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Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-14400F

Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-14400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 68.97 on Amazon

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Updated 373 minutes ago

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Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-14400F Processore per sistemi desktop 14400F 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 162.99 on Amazon

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Updated 373 minutes ago

Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 68.97 on Amazon

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Updated 373 minutes ago

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Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Intel Core i5-14400F Processore per sistemi desktop 14400F 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 162.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 373 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-14400F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14400F is 4747 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Core i7-2600K

  • Up to 58% cheaper than Core i5-14400F - €68.97 vs €162.99
  • Up to 48% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-14400F - €0.31 vs €0.60 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-14400F

  • Performs up to 21% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2600K - 273 vs 226 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 16 vs 8 threads
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

226

83%

Value, €/FPS

€0.31/FPS

100%

Price, €

€68.97

236%

Value Winner

Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 68.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 373 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

273

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.60/FPS

52%

Price, €

€162.99

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14400F Processore per sistemi desktop 14400F 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 162.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 373 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

667

29%

Multi-Core

2294

20%

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2337

100%

Multi-Core

11377

100%

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo

Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i5-14400F Logo

Core i5-14400F

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
16
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
95 WTDPNot Available
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier25.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i7-2600K or Core i5-14400F

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