Core i5-14400F vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Core i5-14400F
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14400F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-14400F | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($199) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-14400F | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($199) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14400F and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Core i5-14400F
The Core i5-14400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,670 points. Launch price was $196.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-14400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-14400F versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-14400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-14400F uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14400F scores 25,670 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14400F vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.
| Feature | Core i5-14400F | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+2% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+60% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 25,670 | 26,054+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-14400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-14400F | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14400F) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). Primary use case: Core i5-14400F targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-14400F | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-14400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. At current prices ($199 vs $300), the Core i5-14400F is $101 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14400F delivers 129.0 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Core i5-14400F the 39.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-14400F | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196-35% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199-34% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 129.0+49% | 86.8 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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