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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Core i5-14400F

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is much faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $301.49 more expensive!

  • Up to 60% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 1 month newer
  • Up to 155% more expensive$489.00 vs $199.95
  • Up to 155% cheaper$199.95 vs $489.00
  • Up to 59% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks 45 points higher.

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Core i5-14400F has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 76 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a 88% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D boosts 19% higher.

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Core i5-14400F draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-14400F is $289.05 cheaper.

AM5
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LGA1700
Granite Ridge
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Raptor Lake-R
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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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 7 9850X3D or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It's 75% faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 100/100 vs 57/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9850X3D than Core i5-14400F?expand_more
75% 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 7 9850X3D or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9850X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 100/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Core i5-14400F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 100/100, Core i5-14400F scores 57/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 9850X3D 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 7 9850X3D or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the stronger pick at 100/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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