Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i7-14700KF
64.4Single-core81.7
48.5Multi-core82.8
50.9Gamingspec-based68.6
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+34) 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 $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 49
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 195% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 10 MB
- 111% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 15,858
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | 253 W+71% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 20+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 16 | 28+75% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 28 MB+195% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 33 MB+65% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,922Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,147Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,794Top 41% | 2,160+20%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,858Top 40% | 33,441+111%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 25,421Bottom 48% | 51,926+104%Top 15% |
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