Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-14700K
38.6Single-core84
36.5Multi-core85.7
36.7Gaming68.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F19 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+49) and Single-core (+45). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 69 vs 37
- 833% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 3 MB
- 248% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 10,200
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 253 W+64% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 28+133% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 28 MB+833% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 33 MB+175% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 3,000+92%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Top 66% | 19,300+206%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Top 54% | 2,200+65%Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Top 55% | 35,500+248%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 17,000Top 58% | 54,000+218%Top 9% |
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