Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-14700
38.6Single-core81
36.5Multi-core79.6
36.7Gaming67.3
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+43) and Single-core (+42). Intel Core i5-11400F 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 i5-11400F
- 24% higher Base clock: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 37
- 833% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 3 MB
- 233% higher cores: 20 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 219 W+42% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 28+133% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz+23% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 28 MB+833% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 33 MB+175% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 2,920+87%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Top 66% | 17,800+183%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Top 54% | 2,130+60%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Top 55% | 32,500+219%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 17,000Top 58% | 49,000+188%Top 11% |
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