Ryzen 5 7400 vs Core i9-11900F
Ryzen 5 7400
Core i9-11900F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7400
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7400 | Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($229) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($358.87) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7400 | Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+56%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($229) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($358.87) |
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 Ryzen 5 7400 and Core i9-11900F
Ryzen 5 7400
The Ryzen 5 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,010 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-11900F
The Core i9-11900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,052 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7400 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-11900F offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-11900F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7400 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-11900F — a 17% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900F (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7400 uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i9-11900F uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7400 scores 22,010 against the Core i9-11900F's 22,052 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-11900F. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7400 | Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+32% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 22,010 | 22,052 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7400 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-11900F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7400 | Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($229 vs $358.87), the Ryzen 5 7400 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7400 delivers 96.1 pts/$ vs 61.4 pts/$ for the Core i9-11900F — making the Ryzen 5 7400 the 44% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7400 | Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $229-36% | $358.87 |
| Performance per Dollar | 96.1+57% | 61.4 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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