AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data between the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the Intel Core i5-14400F reveals a split personality: AMD wins the majority of tests (11 wins versus 6), but Intel takes the most decisive victories. The most dramatic margin belongs to AMD in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 191 against Intel's 86, a 122.1% advantage. That is a massive gap in a workload that stresses integer throughput and cache behavior, and it suggests the Zen 4 architecture handles this particular algorithmic pattern far more efficiently than Raptor Lake.

AMD also shows strength in PassMark extended instructions, scoring 21,747 versus 19,937, a 9.1% lead. The Ryzen 5 7400F further dominates in PassMark physics (1,660 vs 1,523, a 9% win) and random string sorting (35,096 vs 32,680, a 7.4% lead). These are not marginal differences; they indicate that AMD's smaller, denser 5 nm process helps in latency-sensitive or branch-heavy tasks.

However, the Intel Core i5-14400F strikes back hard in floating-point math. Its score of 61,319 crushes AMD's 45,799, a 25.3% deficit for the Ryzen part. This is the single largest performance gap in either direction, and it flips the narrative: if your workload is heavily FPU-bound, the Intel chip is clearly superior. Intel also wins integer math (81,524 vs 74,745, an 8.3% edge), data compression (315,521 vs 289,999, an 8.1% lead), and data encryption (16,949 vs 16,712, a slim 1.4% edge).

The Cinebench suite tells a different story, one of near-total AMD parity with a consistent, if tiny, advantage. Across R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core, the Ryzen 5 7400F wins every single test by margins between 0.5% and 0.7%. For example, Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 21,765 versus Intel at 21,645, a 0.6% lead. The single-core scores are equally close: 3,072 versus 3,055 in R23, again a 0.6% edge. These are within noise territory, but they are consistent across all six Cinebench runs.

The PassMark single-thread test is the only single-core win for Intel, and it is razor-thin: 3,701 versus 3,689, a 0.3% lead. The overall PassMark multithread score favors AMD slightly (25,645 vs 25,470, a 0.7% win), reinforcing the idea that AMD's 6-core, 12-thread configuration trades blows with Intel's 10-core, 16-thread design in general throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmark tests overall?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14400F wins 6. AMD's victories are concentrated in Cinebench multi-core and single-core, PassMark multithread, physics, extended instructions, prime numbers, and random string sorting.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F faster in any major workload?

A: Yes, decisively. Intel wins floating-point math by 25.3%, integer math by 8.3%, data compression by 8.1%, and data encryption by 1.4%. The floating-point margin is the largest of any test in the comparison.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21,765, while the Intel Core i5-14400F scores 21,645. AMD leads by 0.6%, which is a small but consistent advantage across all three Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23).

Q: What about single-core performance in Cinebench?

A: AMD wins every Cinebench single-core test, with margins of 0.5% to 0.7%. In R23 single-core, AMD scores 3,072 versus Intel's 3,055. However, Intel wins the PassMark single-thread test by 0.3% (3,701 vs 3,689), showing the two are nearly tied.

Q: Does the Intel chip have more cores and threads, and does that help?

A: Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads versus AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite that core deficit, AMD still wins PassMark multithread (25,645 vs 25,470) and all Cinebench multi-core tests, suggesting AMD's per-core efficiency compensates for the lower core count.

Q: Are both CPUs in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both sit at the 83rd percentile versus all CPUs. Their average benchmark scores are close: AMD averages 32,750, while Intel averages 32,279, a difference of roughly 1.5%.

Architecture Differences

The foundational difference is the process node and the design philosophy behind it. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, using the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. The Intel Core i5-14400F uses a 10 nm process from Intel, based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. This node advantage for AMD is visible in die size: AMD's die is 71 mm², while Intel's is 215 mm², a threefold difference. AMD packs 6,570 million transistors into that smaller area, while Intel's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs sharply. AMD offers 6 cores and 12 threads, all unified on Zen 4. Intel offers 10 cores and 16 threads, using the hybrid Raptor Lake design with performance and efficiency cores. Despite Intel's higher core count, AMD's boost clock matches Intel's at 4.70 GHz, while AMD's base clock is higher at 3.70 GHz versus Intel's 2.50 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP, but their socket platforms are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and only 20 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on AMD likely contributes to its wins in cache-sensitive tests like prime numbers and random string sorting. Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 may help in floating-point and integer math, where it dominates.

Memory support is another split. AMD supports only DDR5, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lanes also differ: AMD has Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither chip includes integrated graphics.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, while the Intel chip is locked. Release dates differ by about a year: AMD launched on 2025-01-08, Intel on 2024-01-07. AMD's launch MSRP is $229, Intel's is $196.

The Verdict

The data points to a nuanced choice rather than a clear winner. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins more tests (11 vs 6) and holds a slight edge in the most widely cited Cinebench benchmarks, both multi-core and single-core. Its 122.1% lead in prime number finding and 9.1% lead in extended instructions suggest superior integer and branch-handling capabilities. For users running Cinebench-style renders, PassMark multithread, or physics simulations, the AMD chip is the safer pick.

The Intel Core i5-14400F, however, is the correct choice for workloads that rely on floating-point math, where it leads by 25.3%, or integer math, where it leads by 8.3%. Data compression also favors Intel by 8.1%, making it attractive for archival or database tasks. The Intel chip's 10 cores and 16 threads do not translate into multi-core wins in Cinebench or PassMark multithread, but they do fuel its FPU-heavy victories.

Both CPUs sit at the 83rd percentile, and their average benchmark scores are within 1.5% of each other. The database suggests these are closely matched processors with distinct strength profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is the more consistent all-rounder, while the Intel Core i5-14400F is the specialist for math-heavy, compression-heavy, and encryption-heavy workloads.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | Intel Core i5-14400F |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.70 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | 71 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Release date | 2025-01-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | $196 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins in all Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both single and multi-core), with margins from 0.5% to 0.7%. It also wins PassMark multithread (0.7%), physics (9%), extended instructions (9.1%), prime number finding (122.1%), and random string sorting (7.4%). These wins point to a CPU that excels in general-purpose computing, rendering, and latency-sensitive single-threaded operations.

The Intel Core i5-14400F wins in floating-point math (25.3% lead), integer math (8.3%), data compression (8.1%), data encryption (1.4%), and the PassMark single-thread test (0.3%). Its victories are fewer but often larger. If your application is mathematically intensive, compresses large data sets, or encrypts data frequently, the Intel chip provides a measurable advantage.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is the broader performer with more test wins and a higher average benchmark score (32,750 vs 32,279). The Intel Core i5-14400F is the specialized alternative for FPU-heavy and compression-dominated tasks. The choice depends entirely on whether you prioritize the many small AMD wins or the few large Intel wins.