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Intel Core i5-14400 vs Intel Core i5-14400F

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-14400

  • Blender render score 211 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i5-14400F

  • Blender render score 213 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-14400F is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-14400211

Median of 6 submissions

BIntel Core i5-14400F213

Median of 14 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A41%Fair
B41%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A67%Good
B45%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14400 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A60%Good
B43%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14400 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B41%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-14400 comes out ahead

It wins 1 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-14400

52/100

BIntel Core i5-14400F

43/100

AIntel Core i5-14400

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No

Disadvantages

  • Blender render score 211 samples/min vs 213 samples/min (1% lower)

BIntel Core i5-14400F

Advantages

  • Blender render score 213 samples/min vs 211 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-14400BIntel Core i5-14400F
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.211 samples/min213 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.614
Cores & clocks
Cores1010
Efficiency (E) cores44
Threads1616
Base clock2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB20 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshRaptor Lake Refresh
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Manufacturing processIntel 7Intel 7
Release year20242024
Launch price$221$196

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Intel Core i5-14400 vs Intel Core i5-14400F at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-14400 and the Intel Core i5-14400F using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-14400F posts a median render score of 213 against 211 for Intel Core i5-14400, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 14 and 6 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-14400: 10 cores, 16 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $221. Intel Core i5-14400F: 10 cores, 16 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $196.

Our overall scores are 52 for Core i5-14400 and 43 for Core i5-14400F out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Core i5-14400; for daily use: Core i5-14400; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-14400 vs Core i5-14400F FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-14400 or the Core i5-14400F?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-14400F posts a median render score of 213 against 211 for Intel Core i5-14400, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 14 and 6 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-14400 or the Core i5-14400F?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i5-14400 and the Core i5-14400F cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-14400 launched at $221 and the Intel Core i5-14400F at $196. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-14400 or the Core i5-14400F better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (41 and 41 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.