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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3600 vs Core i7-14700F

The Ryzen 5 3600 is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 80% cheaper$149.99 vs $359
  • Up to 14% better value for money
  • Up to 58% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 80% more expensive$359 vs $149.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i7-14700F ranks 30 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-14700F has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-14700F has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-14700F has 1 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has a 71% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14700F boosts 29% higher.

AM4
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LGA1700
Matisse
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Raptor Lake-R
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F. It's 81% faster than the Ryzen 5 3600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Ryzen 5 3600?expand_more
81% 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 3600 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 67/100 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 3600 and Core i7-14700F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3600 scores 37/100, Core i7-14700F scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3600 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 3600 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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