How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-14400F scores 53.9/100 overall; Intel Core i7-10700K scores 42.9/100. Intel Core i5-14400F wins 14 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-10700K wins 5.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the Intel Core i7-10700K?

Intel Core i5-14400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 40; Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 42; 375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; Lower launch price: $196 vs $374. Intel Core i7-10700K advantages: 55% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 148 W; 52% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-14400F or Intel Core i7-10700K?

Intel Core i5-14400F launched cheaper at $196, versus $374 for the Intel Core i7-10700K.

Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i7-10700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14400F

$196

Intel

Intel Core i7-10700K

$374

64.4Single-core39.9

48.5Multi-core42

50.9Gamingspec-based48

14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+25) and multi-core (+7). Intel Core i7-10700K 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

Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 40
Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 42
375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
Lower launch price: $196 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K

55% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 148 W
52% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Announced	2024	2020
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	148 W	229 W+55%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Cores	10+25%	8
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	4	0
Threads	16	16
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
L2 cache	10 MB+375%	2 MB
L3 cache	20 MB+25%	16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-10700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-10700K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,670Bottom 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	8,600Bottom 43%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,794+38%Top 41%	1,300Bottom 34%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	15,858+22%Top 40%	13,000Bottom 49%
PassMark	25,421+30%Bottom 48%	19,500Bottom 34%

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