Intel Core i5-8400 vs Intel Core i9-14900K
31.1Single-core88.2
28.6Multi-core94.5
27.2Gaming73.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-840020 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 87.3 to 29, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+66) and Single-core (+57). 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 $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 88 vs 31
- Stronger Multi-core score: 95 vs 29
- Stronger gaming score: 73 vs 27
- 2033% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
- 574% higher PassMark: 62,000 vs 9,200
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 6 | 32+433% |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 6 GHz+50% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+2033% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 36 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,650 MHz+57% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,370Top 75% | 3,130+128%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,900Top 78% | 21,000+329%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,150Top 75% | 2,280+98%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,400Top 77% | 40,000+525%Top 4% |
| PassMark | 9,200Top 80% | 62,000+574%Top 5% |
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