Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-14400F
30.4Single-core64.4
32.2Multi-core48.5
36Gamingspec-based50.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1040015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+34) and multi-core (+16). Intel Core i5-10400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- 16% higher Base clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F
- Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 32
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 102% higher PassMark: 25,421 vs 12,600
- 98% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,858 vs 8,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W | 148 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 10 MB+533% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390Bottom 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 27% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Bottom 16% | 1,794+63%Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000Bottom 25% | 15,858+98%Top 40% |
| PassMark | 12,600Bottom 19% | 25,421+102%Bottom 48% |
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