Intel Core i5-14400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-14400 and AMD Ryzen 5 8600G processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Core i5-14400

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14400

4 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 6
4 more threads: 16 vs 12
Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
2.1x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2.1x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 25% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 1% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 25616 vs 25359

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	10 vs 6
Number of threads	16 vs 12
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 95°C
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	20 MB (shared) vs 16 MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	25616 vs 25359

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 6% higher clock speed: 5 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 4 nm vs 10 nm
Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3888 vs 3792

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm vs 10 nm
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3888 vs 3792

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-14400
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3792

3888

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

25616

25359

Name	Intel Core i5-14400	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
PassMark - Single thread mark	3792	3888
PassMark - CPU mark	25616	25359

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-14400	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$221	$229
Place in performance rating	233	218
Performance
Base frequency	2.5 GHz	4.3 GHz
Die size	215 mm²	178 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	20 MB (shared)	16 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	4 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	95°C
Maximum frequency	4.7 GHz	5 GHz
Number of cores	10	6
Number of threads	16	12
Unlocked
Transistor count		25,000 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	65 Watt
Configurable TDP		45 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 4, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)