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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both judged against desktop processors at a similar price

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) at 5.2/10.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads on single-core performance, platform and integrated graphics.

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

They score the same on efficiency.

The biggest difference is integrated graphics, where the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 5/10 to the Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)'s 0/10.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

6.3/10verdict: wait for deal

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is for builders who want an 8-core AM5 processor with a large 96 MB L3 cache and a high boost clock. It suits a fast desktop or workstation more than a low-power always-on server, because AMD publishes no idle figure and owners report high temperatures under load. Buyers who need a media-encoding iGPU or lots of cores should check the specifications closely first.

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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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DIntel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)
Multi-core performance25%6/107/10
Single-core performance20%8/106/10
Efficiency20%5/105/10
Platform20%7/106/10
Integrated graphics15%5/100/10
Overall6.3/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DIntel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads10 total (6 performance + 4 efficient), 16 threads
Base / boost clockBase 4.7 GHz, boost up to 5.2 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
TDP120 W default TDPProcessor Base Power 65 W; Maximum Turbo Power 148 W
Cache104 MB total (L2 8 MB, L3 96 MB)20 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 9.5 MB total L2
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon Graphics, 2 graphics cores, 2200 MHzNone
Memory supportDDR5, 2 memory channels, DDR5-5600 at 1 DIMM per channel and DDR5-3600 with 2 DIMMs per channel; maximum capacity listed as 192 GB by the shop page and 256 GB by the AMD support pageUp 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 7 9800X3D

  • + Boost up to 5.2 GHz on Zen 5
  • + 96 MB L3 cache, 104 MB total
  • + PCIe 5.0, DDR5 and ECC with board support
  • − Owners report temperatures near 94 °C and loud fans
  • − No published idle power figure
  • − Hardware AV1/HEVC encode support not published

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need hardware AV1 or HEVC encoding from the iGPU for Plex or Jellyfin.
  • Builders wanting a quiet, low-power always-on server who need a published idle power figure.
  • Anyone needing more than 8 cores for heavy parallel compiling, VMs or rendering.
Read the full AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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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