What is the equivalent to a Ryzen 1400?

[corvo_1]

I've got just enough to get a Ryzen 1400 and a motherboard, but out of curiosity, what would be the apples to apples Intel equivalent in terms of CPUs? Am I better off getting the Intel equivalent instead of Ryzen CPU ?

 

[delaro]

I5 7400 would be the closest equivalent.

 

[Ecky]

I like Ryzen's 5 series a bit better than Intel's i5 series. Although the i5's have higher performance per clock, all Ryzen CPUs are unlocked and have SMT enabled, and tend to be a bit cheaper too. Neither would be a poor choice but I'd personally probably get a 1400.

 

[corvo_1]

I5 7400 would be the closest equivalent.

I like Ryzen's 5 series a bit better than Intel's i5 series. Although the i5's have higher performance per clock, all Ryzen CPUs are unlocked and have SMT enabled, and tend to be a bit cheaper too. Neither would be a poor choice but I'd personally probably get a 1400.

So for purely gaming use, would you say the Ryzen would be a better choice?

 

[Ecky]

Depends on the game. The Intel CPU is 10-20% faster per clock in games, and clocked about the same (a hair higher), and many games will not benefit from the Ryzen 1400's extra threads. However, you can very easily get a 10-15% overclock out of the Ryzen 1400, while the i5 is locked, so they should just about tie after overclocking. Additionally, in games that can use the extra threads, the Ryzen chip will have an advantage.

 

[corvo_1]

Depends on the game. The Intel CPU is 10-20% faster per clock in games, and clocked about the same (a hair higher), and many games will not benefit from the Ryzen 1400's extra threads. However, you can very easily get a 10-15% overclock out of the Ryzen 1400, while the i5 is locked, so they should just about tie after overclocking. Additionally, in games that can use the extra threads, the Ryzen chip will have an advantage.

I mostly play esports, Rocket League, might get into overwatch soon too, Lawbreakers e.t.c. Also the odd open world game like Far Cry 4 and Homefront Revolution if that's any help. To be honest, I've never overclocked before and I doubt I'd really begin now so that's nothing I'd mess around with

 

[Karadjgne]

OC on the stock cooler isn't hard at all on the Ryzen cpus, and fast ram is a definite bonus.

 

[Ecky]

I don't think either is a wrong choice. For what it's worth, the Intel platform is more mature and less buggy. If you go the Intel route, most would probably advise spending a little more for an i5 7500 (for the higher clockspeed), but that's more on cost parity with the faster Ryzen 1500X and almost as expensive as the monster R5 1600, where an extra $30 (15%) buys you 50% more CPU.

 

[delaro]

Depends on the game. The Intel CPU is 10-20% faster per clock in games, and clocked about the same (a hair higher), and many games will not benefit from the Ryzen 1400's extra threads. However, you can very easily get a 10-15% overclock out of the Ryzen 1400, while the i5 is locked, so they should just about tie after overclocking. Additionally, in games that can use the extra threads, the Ryzen chip will have an advantage.

I mostly play esports, Rocket League, might get into overwatch soon too, Lawbreakers e.t.c. Also the odd open world game like Far Cry 4 and Homefront Revolution if that's any help. To be honest, I've never overclocked before and I doubt I'd really begin now so that's nothing I'd mess around with

I would go with the Ryzen myself, it's a little cheaper and trades blows with a I5 7400. Frankly you wont notice the difference both chips will handle all the game you list @ max settings while holding 60+ fps.

 

[mdd1963]

I'd try hard for the 1600, if budgetarily feasible; sell plasma if necessary!

(The 6 cores/12 threads will likely last you 2 extra years, gaming -wise)

I'd not consider any i5 today, frankly....

Folks can argue over exact placings/preferences, but, my own 'choose in following order' preference list, for gaming. would be:

7700K/Z270
R7-1700/B350
R5-1600/B350

If live streaming while gaming and content creation are of a huge concern, move the R7 rig to the top.....

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Apples to apples:
Ryzen 5 1400 vs i7-3770S - http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-3770S-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-1400/m2218vs3922

Apples to oranges:
Ryzen 5 1400 vs i5-7400 - http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-7400-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-1400/3886vs3922