Intel Core i5-8400 vs Intel Core i7-14700KF
31.1Single-core81.7
28.6Multi-core82.8
27.2Gamingspec-based68.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-840019 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 29, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+54) and single-core (+51). Intel Core i5-8400 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 i5-8400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 29
- 1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 464% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 9,200
- 423% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 6,400
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 6 | 28+367% |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+40% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 28 MB+1767% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 33 MB+267% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,370Bottom 22% | 2,922+113%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,900Bottom 20% | 19,147+291%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,150Bottom 23% | 2,160+88%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,400Bottom 19% | 33,441+423%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 9,200Bottom 14% | 51,926+464%Top 15% |
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