Question AMD 7500f vs i5 14400

[alex0077]

hello Everyone.
I'm looking for a new pc build and I'm torn between an i5 14400 or amd 7500f. now I know that AMD is probably better but I have had some bad experience with my current AMD gpu (rx 470) so I'm kind of on the fence of buying an AMD cpu.

my Current options are:

intel:
i5 14400f
motherboard: Asus Tuf Gaming B760m Plus II.
ram: ddr 5 16x2 5600.

AMD:
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
motherboard: ASUS PRIME A620M-K
ram: ddr 5 16x2 5600.

my friend told me that the ASUS PRIME A620M-K wouldn't be able to handle stronger CPUS due to the motherboard being very entry level so if I want to upgrade in the future I have to upgrade my motherboard which would make the amd build same as intel build where I have to change bother the mobo and cpu. And if I want to get a better mobo like ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS WIFI I will have to pay more (220$ which is 100 dollar more than the 620m and the mobo alone will cost more than my cpu) so I'm kind of torn between these options and I don't know know what to do.

Please keep in mind that I am limited in options to what I can find locally and I can't order online.


Edit1: do cores/threads really matter for gaming? like will the 4 E cores in the i5 14400 benefit me in anyway? because I heard that the 6 cores in amd cpu might become limiting in the near future and I might benefit from the 10 cores in intel cpu.

thank you in advance.

Edit2: updated the thread to show the whole build rather than just the CPUs.

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I'd side with the AM5 platform, be sure to pair it with a tight latencied, dual channel, DDR5-6000MHz ram kit and a B650 chipset motherboard. You can later fine tune the processor with undervolting in Ryzen Master's Curve Optimizer.

I have had some bad experience with my current amd gpu (rx 470) so I'm kind of on the fence of buying an Amd cpu.
Their GPU and CPU divisions are two different aspects of the company.

both builds are very similar in price ( please try not ask for links it is complicated).
We're flying blind here, what build are you referring to?

one thing to note that a shop advised me to get Intel due to it being more available in my country and more popular/easy to fix if anything would happen to it or the motherboard.
Where is this country on the map? Intel CPU's in th 13th and 14th Gen have been undergoing issues due to a manufacturing defect while AMD's AM5 platform was riddled with holes due to ASRock's faulty BIOS versions. Just steer clear of ASRock and Asus motherboards and you should be fine.

Edit: do cores/threads really matter?
What will you be using the newly built PC for? Please list out all tasks, apps and game titles that'll tax the PC.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

They're both great chips. While I really do like the 14400, 14th gen is a dead end platform, and it would not be a great choice if you are thinking of owning this long term. You may be able to upgrade to a higher end CPU for that platform say an i7/i9, however there have been issues with the stability/reliability of these CPUs. This is a pressing concern especially if you are upgrading a few years down the road when they're only available used with no warranty.

As far as the RX470 goes, that is a decade old model, so it is probably not the best idea to base your view of the brand based on, things change over time. Not to discredit any issues you may have had, but I have owned numerous RX470 GPUs over the years and had only very minimal problems, excluding one or two abused cards that had been sold off by crypto miners.

Its hard to make any real recommendations without knowing the specifics of the rest of the system.

 

[geofelt]

Cores/threads probably does not matter much.
Most apps or games will not effectively use more than 6-8 cores/threads.

If you compare the passmark ratings between the two candidates, they are almost exactly equal.

The one plus is that the 14400 will include integrated graphics.
The included HD 730 graphics might be comparable to your rx470
In addition to a backup in case of a discrete gpu issue, the integrated graphics includes quick sync.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Quick_Sync_Video