Intel Core i5-14400T vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-14400T and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i5-14400T

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14400T

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 6
4 more threads: 16 vs 12
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
3x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 105 Watt

Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs 27 Sep 2022
Number of cores	10 vs 6
Number of threads	16 vs 12
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 384 KB
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core) vs 6 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 105 Watt

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 18% higher clock speed: 5.3 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
Around 60% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 17% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4139 vs 3552
Around 30% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 28456 vs 21952

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 10 nm
L3 cache	32 MB vs 20 MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4139 vs 3552
PassMark - CPU mark	28456 vs 21952

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-14400T
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3552

4139

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

21952

28456

Name	Intel Core i5-14400T	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
PassMark - Single thread mark	3552	4139
PassMark - CPU mark	21952	28456
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		6894

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-14400T	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	27 Sep 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$221	$299
Place in performance rating	328	324
Architecture codename		Zen 4
OPN Tray		100-000000593
Vertical segment		Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	1500 MHz	4.7 GHz
Die size	215 mm²	71 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	384 KB
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core)	6 MB
L3 cache	20 MB (shared)	32 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100 °C
Maximum frequency	4.5 GHz	5.3 GHz
Number of cores	10	6
Number of threads	16	12
Unlocked
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		61 °C
Transistor count		6570 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR5-5200
Max memory channels		2
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt	105 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)
Max number of PCIe lanes		24
PCI Express revision		5.0
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)