Intel Core i5 14400F 10-core LGA 1700
AMD Athlon 3000G 2-core AM4
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 14400F 10-core LGA 1700
The Intel Core i5-14500 is overwhelmingly praised as a fast, power-efficient, and affordable mid-range CPU. Users highlight easy installation, compatibility with LGA1700 boards, and significant performance gains over older models. The included stock cooler is considered adequate, though some prefer aftermarket cooling for heavy loads. A few minor issues like RAM overclocking stability and the perceived uselessness of the stock cooler were noted, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Power efficient (65W)
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Compatible with LGA1700
Cons
- RAM overclocking instability
- Stock cooler may be unnecessary
- Requires BIOS update for some boards
- No overclocking capability (non-K)
AMD Athlon 3000G 2-core AM4
The AMD Athlon 3000G is generally seen as a budget-friendly processor with decent integrated graphics for basic tasks, but users have mixed feelings about its compatibility and performance. While it works with many AM4 motherboards and supports Windows 11 with proper BIOS settings, some questions remain unanswered, and the lack of detailed performance feedback leaves potential buyers uncertain. Overall, it's a functional entry-level option, but not without caveats.
Pros
- Budget-friendly price
- Integrated Vega 3 graphics
- Compatible with many AM4 boards
- Supports Windows 11 with BIOS settings
- Comes with stock cooler with pre-applied thermal paste
Cons
- Uncertain compatibility with some boards
- No detailed performance feedback
- Some questions unanswered
- Requires BIOS update for some boards
- Limited for demanding tasks
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 14400F | AMD Athlon 3000G | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Athlon |
| Model | 14400F | 3000G |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Picasso (Zen+) |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| E-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 16★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 9.5★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 20★ | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 65 | 35★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 148★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 14400F 10-core LGA 1700
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
AMD Athlon 3000G 2-core AM4
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ai (35th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Athlon 3000G 2-core AM4 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.