Core i5-14400FvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i5-14400F is a sensible, affordable chip for everyday gaming and productivity, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering and video encoding.
Core i5-14400F
Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X dominates for heavy workloads, but the Core i5-14400F is the sensible pick for most users.
For budget-focused builders, the Core i5-14400F offers far better value with adequate speed for everyday tasks at a fraction of the cost.
The Core i5-14400F is the right choice if you need a simple, cool-running CPU for gaming and office work without the Threadripper's massive power and cooling demands.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-14400F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-14400F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i5-14400F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 473% faster than the Core i5-14400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-14400F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i5-14400F 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.