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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 330 vs Core i7-14700F

The Core 5 330 is slightly slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Is 2 years and 4 months newer
Up to 16% cheaper – $309 vs $328.99
Up to 6% better value for money

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Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 16% more expensive – $328.99 vs $309

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 i7-14700F

389FPS

Valorant2020

Core 5 330

725FPS

Core i7-14700F

765FPS

Rust2018

Core 5 330

339FPS

Core i7-14700F

351FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 5 330

554FPS

Core i7-14700F

565FPS

Dota 22013

261FPS

286FPS

688FPS

723FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 5 330

330FPS

Core i7-14700F

326FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 5 330

380FPS

Core i7-14700F

386FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core 5 330

66%

Core i7-14700F

68%

Core i7-14700F ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 5 330

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core 5 330

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 22 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 5 330

6 MB

Core i7-14700F

33 MB

Core i7-14700F has 27 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 5 330

1.5 GHz

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz

Core i7-14700F has a 40% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 5 330

4.6 GHz

Core i7-14700F

5.4 GHz

Core i7-14700F boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 5 330

15W

Core i7-14700F

65W

Core 5 330 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core 5 330

Core i7-14700F

$328.99

Core 5 330Core i7-14700F

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), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 330 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F. It's 3% faster than the Core 5 330 on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Core 5 330?expand_more

3% 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 i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 68/100 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 i7-14700F?expand_more

Performance: Core 5 330 scores 66/100, Core i7-14700F scores 68/100. 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 i7-14700F 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 i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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