AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i5-14400

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Core i5-14400 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is 54% faster and 37% more expensive than Intel Core i5-14400.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
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PRICE$398.99$250.85
CPU MARK5463725273
VALUE137101
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP120W148W
EFFICIENCY455171
CORES12 x 4.40 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.60 GHz4.70 GHz
THREADS46723765
DATEQ3/2024Q1/2024

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-14400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
$190.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
24416
$164.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
$175.99

Is AMD Ryzen 9 9900X better than Intel Core i5-14400?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-14400 by 26%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 54637. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 455. The Intel Core i5-14400 efficiency score is 171. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X leads by 62%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.