Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i9-13900K
64.4Single-core84.3
48.5Multi-core92.6
50.9Gamingspec-based71.9
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+44) and single-core (+20). 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
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 49
- 300% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 4
- 237% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 10 MB
- 149% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 15,858
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| 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 i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 24+140% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.8 GHz+23% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 32 MB+237% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 36 MB+80% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,950Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,500Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,794Top 41% | 2,250+25%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,858Top 40% | 39,500+149%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 25,421Bottom 48% | 59,500+134%Top 8% |
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