Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i7-7700K
64.4Single-core34.5
48.5Multi-core28
50.9Gamingspec-based27.5
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+21). Intel Core i7-7700K 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 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 28
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 194% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,858 vs 5,400
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K
- 68% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+68% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+4% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+850% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+150% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,520Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,950Bottom 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,794+52%Top 41% | 1,180Bottom 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,858+194%Top 40% | 5,400Bottom 17% |
| PassMark | 25,421+162%Bottom 48% | 9,700Bottom 16% |
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