The Core i5-14400 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €140.96 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-870 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 71% cheaper – €56.31 vs €197.27
Core i5-14400 vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€197.27
28%
Value, €/FPS
€0.95/FPS
35%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
81%
Min 1% FPS
113
83%
Price, €
€56.31
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i5-14400 vs Core i7-870 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $221.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
