Core i7-5775C vs Ryzen 5 1400

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-5775C

2015

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,688 vs 7,731).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.0 vs 45.7 PassMark/$ ($366 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Costs $197 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $366 MSRP).
✅Delivers 117.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 45.7 vs 21.0 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $366 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Core i7-5775C

2015

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Costs $197 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $366 MSRP).
✅Delivers 117.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 45.7 vs 21.0 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $366 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,688 vs 7,731).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.0 vs 45.7 PassMark/$ ($366 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 1400 better than Core i7-5775C?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-5775C is ahead with a 2.5% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 1400 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 1400 also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 1400 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 1400 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 1400 is $197 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $366 MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i7-5775C is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 2.5% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 117.8% better value on MSRP (45.7 vs 21.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 1400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2015), 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-5775C Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 1400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-5775C	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	167 FPS	170 FPS
medium	140 FPS	148 FPS
high	112 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	141 FPS
medium	118 FPS	118 FPS
high	93 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	65 FPS
medium	57 FPS	58 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i7-5775C Open Ryzen 5 1400

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-5775C	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	191 FPS	168 FPS
medium	166 FPS	148 FPS
high	155 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	146 FPS
medium	144 FPS	129 FPS
high	133 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	129 FPS	114 FPS
medium	117 FPS	103 FPS
high	98 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-5775C	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	192 FPS	193 FPS
medium	192 FPS	193 FPS
high	192 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	193 FPS
medium	192 FPS	193 FPS
high	192 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	192 FPS	193 FPS
medium	192 FPS	193 FPS
high	192 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	181 FPS

Open Core i7-5775C Open Ryzen 5 1400

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-5775C	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	192 FPS	193 FPS
medium	192 FPS	193 FPS
high	192 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	193 FPS
medium	192 FPS	193 FPS
high	192 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	192 FPS	193 FPS
medium	192 FPS	193 FPS
high	192 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	193 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5775C and Ryzen 5 1400

Core i7-5775C

The Core i7-5775C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,688 points. Launch price was $366.

Ryzen 5 1400

The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-5775C and Ryzen 5 1400 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-5775C versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-5775C (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-5775C uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5775C scores 7,688 against the Ryzen 5 1400's 7,731 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 1400. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5775C vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400.

Feature	Core i7-5775C	Ryzen 5 1400
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	7,688	7,731

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-5775C uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-5775C	Ryzen 5 1400
Socket	LGA1150	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-5775C launched at $366 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 1400 debuted at $169. On MSRP ($366 vs $169), the Ryzen 5 1400 is $197 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-5775C delivers 21.0 pts/$ vs 45.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 1400 — making the Ryzen 5 1400 the 74.1% better value option.