Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i5-14600K
64.4Single-core81.1
48.5Multi-core65.7
50.9Gamingspec-based59
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+17). Intel Core i5-14400F 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 i5-14400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $319
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 49
- 111% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 10 MB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 54% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,500 vs 15,858
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | 181 W+22% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 20 MB+111% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,900Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,000Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,794Top 41% | 2,150+20%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,858Top 40% | 24,500+54%Top 23% |
| PassMark | 25,421Bottom 48% | 38,500+51%Top 28% |
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