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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5 processor 14400

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all judged against desktop processors at a similar price

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the Intel Core i5 processor 14400 at 6.0/10.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads on single-core performance, efficiency and platform.

The Intel Core i5 processor 14400 leads on multi-core performance and integrated graphics.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

6.4/10verdict: wait for deal

The Ryzen 5 9600X is for builders who want a six-core AM5 desktop processor with a 65W default TDP. It suits general development, light virtualisation and a workstation or small server where cooling matters. It is less suited to anyone who needs many cores or media transcoding from the integrated graphics.

Typically about £164.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Intel Core i5 processor 14400

Intel Core i5 processor 14400

6.0/10verdict: wait for deal

The Core i5 14400 suits builders who want a 10-core, 16-thread desktop chip. It fits people who already have, or want, an LGA1700 board and value integrated graphics with Quick Sync. Buyers who want a long upgrade path or the strongest performance for the money should compare it with the Ryzen 5 7600 first.

Typically about £175 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAMD Ryzen 5 9600XIntel Core i5 processor 14400
Multi-core performance25%5/106/10
Single-core performance20%8/106/10
Efficiency20%7/106/10
Platform20%7/105/10
Integrated graphics15%5/107/10
Overall6.4/106.0/10

Specifications

SpecAMD Ryzen 5 9600XIntel Core i5 processor 14400
Cores / threads6 cores, 12 threads10 total: 6 performance + 4 efficient cores; 16 threads
Base / boost clockBase 3.9 GHz, max boost up to 5.4 GHzP-core base 2.5 GHz; P-core max turbo 4.7 GHz; E-core base 1.8 GHz; E-core max turbo 3.5 GHz
SocketAM5FCLGA1700
TDP65W defaultProcessor Base Power 65 W; Maximum Turbo Power 148 W
CacheL1 480 KB, L2 6 MB, L3 32 MB20 MB Intel Smart Cache; 9.5 MB total L2
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon Graphics, 2 cores, 2200 MHzIntel UHD Graphics 730; 24 execution units; max dynamic 1.55 GHz
Memory supportDDR5, 2 channels, UDIMM, max DDR5-5600 with 2 DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with 4 DIMMs, max capacity 256 GB on AMD product page, ECC yes with motherboard supportUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s; max 192 GB; 2 channels

Strengths and weaknesses

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

  • + Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz
  • + 65W default TDP and easy cooling
  • + AM5 with PCIe 5.0 and ECC support
  • − Only 6 cores and 12 threads
  • − Basic integrated graphics with no listed encoding
  • − Owners criticise the launch price

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need 8 or more cores for compiling, rendering or many VMs
  • Plex or Jellyfin users who want to transcode on the integrated graphics
  • Builders who need verified low idle power draw for a server
Read the full AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review ›

Intel Core i5 processor 14400

  • + 10 cores and 16 threads with 65 W base power
  • + Quick Sync Video on integrated UHD 730 graphics
  • + Bundled cooler described as effective and quiet
  • − Little improvement over the i5-13400, per reviewers
  • − LGA1700 socket called near end of life
  • − Ryzen 5 7600 seen as the stronger competitor

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a long socket upgrade path for future CPU swaps
  • Anyone upgrading from an i5-13400 who expects a noticeable gain
  • Buyers who need confirmed ECC memory support or specific AV1 hardware encoding
Read the full Intel Core i5 processor 14400 review ›

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