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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs Sempron 3850

The Core i5-14400F is slightly slower than the Sempron 3850 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Is 9 years and 11 months newer
  • Available for $181.93
  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games

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

Sempron 3850 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14400F has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-14400F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14400F has a 92% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Sempron 3850 draws 40W less power.

LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM1
Raptor Lake-R
Codenamehelp
Kabini
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon R3 Mobile Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
1600 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or Sempron 3850?expand_more
The Sempron 3850. It's 4% faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Sempron 3850 than Core i5-14400F?expand_more
4% 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, Core i5-14400F or Sempron 3850?expand_more
The Sempron 3850 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Sempron 3850 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14400F and Sempron 3850?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 49/100, Sempron 3850 scores 51/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-14400F or Sempron 3850 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 i5-14400F or Sempron 3850?expand_more
The Sempron 3850 is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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