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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 330 vs Core i5-14400F

The Core 5 330 is slightly faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 4 months newer
Up to 58% more expensive – $309 vs $181.93

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Up to 58% cheaper – $181.93 vs $309
Up to 52% 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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League of Legends2009

Core 5 330

352FPS

Core i5-14400F

339FPS

Valorant2020

Core 5 330

725FPS

Core i5-14400F

711FPS

Rust2018

Core 5 330

339FPS

Core i5-14400F

334FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 5 330

554FPS

Core i5-14400F

550FPS

Dota 22013

261FPS

253FPS

688FPS

675FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 5 330

330FPS

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 5 330

380FPS

Core i5-14400F

378FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core 5 330

66%

Core i5-14400F

59%

Core 5 330 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 5 330

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core 5 330

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 5 330

6 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i5-14400F has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 5 330

1.5 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core i5-14400F has a 67% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 5 330

4.6 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 5 330

15W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core 5 330 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core 5 330

Core i5-14400F

$181.93

Core 5 330Core i5-14400F

Intel BGA 1516

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LGA1700

Wildcat Lake

Codenamehelp

Raptor Lake-R

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe)

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5), 7467 MHz (LPDDR5X)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 330 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core 5 330. It's 12% faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 5 330 than Core i5-14400F?expand_more

12% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 5 330 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core 5 330 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 5 330 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 5 330 and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: Core 5 330 scores 66/100, Core i5-14400F scores 59/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 5 330 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 5 330 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core 5 330 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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