Core i5-14400 vs Ryzen 9 5950X
The Core i5-14400 is about 7% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-14400 is 7% faster (59 vs 55).
- Cores: Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 vs 10.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-14400 65 W, Ryzen 9 5950X 105 W; the Core i5-14400 delivers 73% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-14400 is 4 years newer (2024 vs 2020).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-14400 | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 59 | 55 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 14th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Cores | 10 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |