Core i5-14400 against Core i5-14400F
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Core i5-14400 and Core i5-14400F are level on gaming.
- Core i5-14400 and Core i5-14400F are level on multi-core.
- Core i5-14400 and Core i5-14400F are level on single-core.
- The Core i5-14400F typically costs $65 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-14400F is the better buy: 38.3 points per $100 against 26.6.
Head to head
| Measure | Core i5-14400 | Core i5-14400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 57 | 57 | level |
| Gaming | 58 | 58 | level |
| Multi-core | 38 | 38 | level |
| Single-core | 75 | 75 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 26.6 | 38.3 | 44%right |
| Typical price | $214 | $149 | $65right |
| Cores | 10 | 10 | level |
| Threads | 16 | 16 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 154 W | 148 W | 4%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core i5-14400 | Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 10 / 16 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 154 W | 65 / 154 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $214 | $149 |