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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i5-14400F
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $995.89 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX26% Score
- Up to 563% more expensive – $1,188.88 vs $192.99
Core i5-14400F54% Score
- Up to 61% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 563% cheaper – $192.99 vs $1,188.88
- Up to 966% better value for money
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.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 32 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 44 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 20% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core i5-14400F boosts 12% higher.
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Sockethelp
LGA1700Colfax
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Raptor Lake-RDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Core i5-14400F. It's 108% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 26/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX?expand_more
108% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Core i5-14400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-14400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 54/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i5-14400F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX scores 26/100, Core i5-14400F scores 54/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i5-14400F 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i5-14400F?expand_more
The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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