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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 2 Duo P9700 vs Core i5-14400F

The Core 2 Duo P9700 is slightly slower than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

HowManyFPS Team · Prices updated 15 September 2026 · FPS from real gameplay sessions · Browse benchmarks

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Up to 78% more expensive – $348 vs $181.93

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 14 years and 10 months newer
Up to 78% cheaper – $181.93 vs $348
Up to 79% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Dota 22013

Core 2 Duo P9700

261FPS

Core i5-14400F

263FPS

Valorant2020

Core 2 Duo P9700

695FPS

Core i5-14400F

698FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 2 Duo P9700

193FPS

Core i5-14400F

193FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

Core 2 Duo P9700

123FPS

Core i5-14400F

124FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 2 Duo P9700

314FPS

Core i5-14400F

314FPS

League of Legends2009

274FPS

274FPS

329FPS

329FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core 2 Duo P9700

239FPS

Core i5-14400F

239FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core 2 Duo P9700

19%

Core i5-14400F

49%

Core i5-14400F ranks 30 points higher.

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Core 2 Duo P9700

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 8 more cores.

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Core 2 Duo P9700

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 14 more threads.

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Core 2 Duo P9700

0 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 2 Duo P9700

2.8 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core 2 Duo P9700 has a 12% higher base clock.

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Core 2 Duo P9700

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

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Core 2 Duo P9700

28W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core 2 Duo P9700 draws 37W less power.

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Core 2 Duo P9700

Core i5-14400F

$181.93

Core 2 Duo P9700Core i5-14400F

LGAP

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LGA1700

Penryn

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Raptor Lake-R

Mobile

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR2, DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 2 Duo P9700 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 2 Duo P9700 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: Core 2 Duo P9700 scores 19/100, Core i5-14400F scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 2 Duo P9700 or Core i5-14400F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 2 Duo P9700 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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