i5-14400F vs Ryzen 5 7600: which processor should you buy?
Ryzen 5 7600 is about 3% faster in high-FPS esports games at 1080p, where the processor sets the frame rate. i5-14400F costs less per frame. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice follows the processor.
i5-14400F vs Ryzen 5 7600 FPS in popular games
ExactRig forecasts at 1080p, paired with a top graphics card so the processor decides. Competitive games use competitive settings, others balanced settings.
| Game | Resolution | i5-14400F | Ryzen 5 7600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 1080p | 451 | 464 |
| Valorant | 1080p | 796 | 829 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1080p | 857 | 880 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 1080p | 269 | 273 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p | 231 | 236 |
| Elden Ring | 1080p | 60 | 60 |
| Apex Legends | 1080p | 342 | 356 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1080p | 172 | 174 |
Specifications side by side
Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.
Which should you buy?
Pick the i5-14400F if you want the most frames for the money. Pick the Ryzen 5 7600 if you want the highest FPS and the price gap fits your budget. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.
Related comparisons
Games tested: 8 popular titles. Forecasts are estimates and real results vary with drivers, settings, the condition of the hardware and the rest of the PC.