Apex Legends
4K@240Hz·13:14 played
Guava·21m ago
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FPSAverage
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32 GB
51%usage
Ryzen 5 1600X vs Core i7-14700F
The Ryzen 5 1600X is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $133.99 cheaper!
Ryzen 5 1600X22% Score
- Up to 44% cheaper – $195.00 vs $328.99
Core i7-14700F64% Score
- Up to 98% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 37% better value for money
- Up to 44% more expensive – $328.99 vs $195.00
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 1600X has a 71% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1700Summit Ridge
Codenamehelp
Raptor Lake-RDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 1600X or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F. It's 191% faster than the Ryzen 5 1600X on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Ryzen 5 1600X?expand_more
191% 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 5 1600X or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 1600X and Core i7-14700F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 1600X scores 22/100, Core i7-14700F scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 1600X or Core i7-14700F 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 5 1600X or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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