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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5500 vs Core i5-14400F

The Ryzen 5 5500 is slower than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $115.95 cheaper!

  • Up to 23% cheaper$84.00 vs $199.95
  • Up to 1% better value for money
  • Up to 22% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 9 months newer
  • Up to 23% more expensive$199.95 vs $84.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-14400F ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14400F has 4 more cores.

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Core i5-14400F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14400F has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14400F boosts 12% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 5500 is $115.95 cheaper.

AM4
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LGA1700
Cezanne
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Raptor Lake-R
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5500 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Core i5-14400F. It's 34% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 41/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
34% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 5500 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Core i5-14400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-14400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 55/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 5500 and Core i5-14400F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5500 scores 41/100, Core i5-14400F scores 55/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 5500 or Core i5-14400F bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 5500 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 55/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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