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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14500 vs Ryzen 7 8700F

The Core i5-14500 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 8700F on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $113.56 more expensive!

  • Up to 16% cheaper$289.99 vs $176.43
  • Up to 14% better value for money
  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 months newer
  • Up to 16% more expensive$176.43 vs $289.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14500 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-14500 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14500 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 58% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F is $113.56 cheaper.

LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM5
Raptor Lake-R
Codenamehelp
Phoenix
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14500 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-14500 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14500 and Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14500 scores 51/100, Ryzen 7 8700F scores 53/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-14500 or Ryzen 7 8700F bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-14500 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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