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Intel Core i5 processor 14400 vs Intel Core i5-14400F

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all judged against desktop processors at a similar price

The Intel Core i5 processor 14400 scores 6.0/10 overall, ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400F at 5.2/10.

The Intel Core i5 processor 14400 leads on efficiency and integrated graphics.

The Intel Core i5-14400F leads on multi-core performance and platform.

They score the same on single-core performance.

The biggest difference is integrated graphics, where the Intel Core i5 processor 14400 scores 7/10 to the Intel Core i5-14400F's 0/10.

Intel Core i5 processor 14400

Intel Core i5 processor 14400

6.0/10verdict: wait for deal

The Core i5 14400 suits builders who want a 10-core, 16-thread desktop chip. It fits people who already have, or want, an LGA1700 board and value integrated graphics with Quick Sync. Buyers who want a long upgrade path or the strongest performance for the money should compare it with the Ryzen 5 7600 first.

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

Intel Core i5-14400F

5.2/10verdict: wait for deal

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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightIntel Core i5 processor 14400Intel Core i5-14400F
Multi-core performance25%6/107/10
Single-core performance20%6/106/10
Efficiency20%6/105/10
Platform20%5/106/10
Integrated graphics15%7/100/10
Overall6.0/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecIntel Core i5 processor 14400Intel Core i5-14400F
Cores / threads10 total: 6 performance + 4 efficient cores; 16 threads10 total (6 performance + 4 efficient), 16 threads
Base / boost clockP-core base 2.5 GHz; P-core max turbo 4.7 GHz; E-core base 1.8 GHz; E-core max turbo 3.5 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 65 W; Maximum Turbo Power 148 WProcessor Base Power 65 W; Maximum Turbo Power 148 W
Cache20 MB Intel Smart Cache; 9.5 MB total L220 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 9.5 MB total L2
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730; 24 execution units; max dynamic 1.55 GHzNone
Memory supportUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s; max 192 GB; 2 channelsUp 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 processor 14400

  • + 10 cores and 16 threads with 65 W base power
  • + Quick Sync Video on integrated UHD 730 graphics
  • + Bundled cooler described as effective and quiet
  • − Little improvement over the i5-13400, per reviewers
  • − LGA1700 socket called near end of life
  • − Ryzen 5 7600 seen as the stronger competitor

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a long socket upgrade path for future CPU swaps
  • Anyone upgrading from an i5-13400 who expects a noticeable gain
  • Buyers who need confirmed ECC memory support or specific AV1 hardware encoding
Read the full Intel Core i5 processor 14400 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 ›

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