Core i5-14400F vs Core i5-13400F: which is better

Intel Core i5-14400F (desktop, 2024) against Intel Core i5-13400F (desktop, 2023): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i5-14400F is 2% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 25,394 vs 24,871).
Core i5-13400F is $32 cheaper ($129 vs $161).
Core i5-13400F gives 22% more performance per dollar.
Both use socket LGA1700 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

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	Core i5-14400F	Core i5-13400F
Overall score	35.2	34.5
PassMark CPU Mark	25,394	24,871
Single-thread rating	3,699	3,629
US price	from $161	from $129
Cores	10 (6P + 4E)	10 (6P + 4E)
Threads	16	16
Base clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
Max boost	4.7 GHz	4.6 GHz
L3 cache	20 MB	20 MB
TDP	65 W	65 W
Max power	148 W	148 W
Memory	DDR4 / DDR5	DDR4 / DDR5
Memory speed	5200 MT/s	4800 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm (Intel 7)	10 nm (Intel 7)
Architecture	Raptor Lake Refresh	Raptor Lake
Series	14th Gen Core	13th Gen Core
Release year	2024	2023
Integrated graphics	none	none

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