Skip to content
sudopicks
esc

Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i5-14400F

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against desktop processors at a similar price

The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400F at 5.2/10.

The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads on multi-core performance and single-core performance.

They score the same on efficiency, platform and integrated graphics.

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Intel Core i5-14600KF

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Core i5-14600KF suits builders who want a high thread count for compiling, VMs and containers. It pairs 14 cores and 20 threads with a 5.3 GHz performance-core turbo. Buyers should be comfortable with the owner reports on 14th-gen voltage and stability.

Typically about £220 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Intel Core i5 processor 14400F (20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)

Intel Core i5-14400F

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Core i5-14400F suits builders putting together a gaming or multitasking desktop who already plan to fit a discrete graphics card. It offers 10 cores and 16 threads on the LGA1700 socket, with support for either DDR5 or DDR4 memory. It is a poor fit for anyone who wants a display output or media encoding from the CPU itself.

Typically about £161.50 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightIntel Core i5-14600KFIntel Core i5-14400F
Multi-core performance25%8/107/10
Single-core performance20%8/106/10
Efficiency20%5/105/10
Platform20%6/106/10
Integrated graphics15%0/100/10
Overall5.8/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecIntel Core i5-14600KFIntel Core i5-14400F
Cores / threads14 (6 performance + 8 efficient), 20 threads10 total (6 performance + 4 efficient), 16 threads
Base / boost clockP-core base 3.5 GHz; E-core base 2.6 GHz; P-core max turbo 5.3 GHz; E-core max turbo 4 GHzP-core base 2.5 GHz, E-core base 1.8 GHz; max turbo 4.7 GHz (P-core), 3.5 GHz (E-core)
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
TDPProcessor Base Power 125 W; Maximum Turbo Power 181 WProcessor Base Power 65 W; Maximum Turbo Power 148 W
Cache24 MB Intel Smart Cache; 20 MB total L220 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 9.5 MB total L2
Integrated graphicsnot listedNone
Memory supportUp to DDR5 5600 MT/s, up to DDR4 3200 MT/s, two channels, max 192 GBUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s; max 192 GB; 2 memory channels; max bandwidth 76.8 GB/s

Strengths and weaknesses

Intel Core i5-14600KF

  • + 14 cores and 20 threads for compiling and VMs
  • + 5.3 GHz P-core max turbo
  • + Owners praise low idle power
  • − Owner reports of 14th-gen voltage and stability problems
  • − 181 W maximum turbo power
  • − 125 W base power rating

Skip it if:

  • Builders who want to avoid any 14th-gen voltage and stability risk
  • Buyers who want a low power ceiling, given the 181 W maximum turbo power
  • Anyone planning heavy expansion with many add-in cards, given 20 PCIe lanes in total
Read the full Intel Core i5-14600KF review ›

Intel Core i5-14400F

  • + 10 cores and 16 threads, praised by owners for multitasking
  • + Supports DDR5 4800 or DDR4 3200, up to 192 GB
  • + 20 PCIe lanes, including PCIe 5.0
  • − No integrated graphics, so a discrete card is required
  • − Owners report weak bundled cooler and temperatures near 90°C
  • − Maximum turbo power of 148 W against 65 W base

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a low-power server who wants display output or media encoding from the CPU
  • Owners of an i5-13400F, since one reviewer reports minimal improvements
Read the full Intel Core i5-14400F review ›

More comparisons

Compare all desktop processors · Best desktop processors