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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)

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both 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 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) at 5.2/10.

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

The Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) leads on multi-core performance.

The biggest difference is integrated graphics, where the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 5/10 to the Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)'s 0/10.

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 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)

Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)

5.2/10verdict: skip

The Core i5-14400F suits builders putting together a gaming or multitasking desktop who already plan to fit a discrete graphics card. It offers 10 cores and 16 threads on the LGA1700 socket, with support for either DDR5 or DDR4 memory. It is a poor fit for anyone who wants a display output or media encoding from the CPU itself.

Typically about £161.50 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 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)
Multi-core performance25%5/107/10
Single-core performance20%8/106/10
Efficiency20%7/105/10
Platform20%7/106/10
Integrated graphics15%5/100/10
Overall6.4/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecAMD Ryzen 5 9600XIntel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)
Cores / threads6 cores, 12 threads10 total (6 performance + 4 efficient), 16 threads
Base / boost clockBase 3.9 GHz, max boost up to 5.4 GHzP-core base 2.5 GHz, E-core base 1.8 GHz; max turbo 4.7 GHz (P-core), 3.5 GHz (E-core)
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 (L3); 9.5 MB total L2
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon Graphics, 2 cores, 2200 MHzNone
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 memory channels; max bandwidth 76.8 GB/s

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 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)

  • + 10 cores and 16 threads, praised by owners for multitasking
  • + Supports DDR5 4800 or DDR4 3200, up to 192 GB
  • + 20 PCIe lanes, including PCIe 5.0
  • − No integrated graphics, so a discrete card is required
  • − Owners report weak bundled cooler and temperatures near 90°C
  • − Maximum turbo power of 148 W against 65 W base

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a low-power server who wants display output or media encoding from the CPU
  • Owners of an i5-13400F, since one reviewer reports minimal improvements
Read the full Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) review ›

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