Core i5-14400vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i5-14400 is a sensible, everyday CPU for mainstream builders who want solid performance without breaking the bank, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster built for professionals who need extreme multi-core grunt.
Core i5-14400
Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for heavy multitasking and workstation tasks, but the Core i5-14400 is better for everyday computing.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-14400 offers a much lower-cost path with adequate performance for typical desktop use.
If you need a quiet, cool-running PC for office work and light gaming, the Core i5-14400 is the smarter choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-14400 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-14400 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i5-14400?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 327% faster than the Core i5-14400 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-14400 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i5-14400 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.