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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 7 250U vs Core i5-14400F

The Core 7 250U 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.

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Up to 10% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $181.93

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 7 250U

307FPS

Core i5-14400F

339FPS

Valorant2020

Core 7 250U

676FPS

Core i5-14400F

711FPS

Rust2018

Core 7 250U

323FPS

Core i5-14400F

334FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 7 250U

541FPS

Core i5-14400F

550FPS

Dota 22013

233FPS

253FPS

641FPS

675FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 7 250U

332FPS

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 7 250U

373FPS

Core i5-14400F

378FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core 7 250U

57%

Core i5-14400F

59%

Core i5-14400F ranks 2 points higher.

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Core i5-14400F has 4 more threads.

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Core 7 250U

12 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i5-14400F has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Core 7 250U

1.9 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core i5-14400F has a 32% higher base clock.

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Core 7 250U

5.4 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core 7 250U boosts 15% higher.

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Core 7 250U

15W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core 7 250U draws 50W less power.

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Core 7 250U

Core i5-14400F

$181.93

Core 7 250UCore i5-14400F

Intel BGA 1744

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-U

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Raptor Lake-R

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics 96EU

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

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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 7 250U or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 4% faster than the Core 7 250U on average across 100+ games, scoring 59/100 vs 57/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Core 7 250U?expand_more

4% 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 7 250U or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 59/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 7 250U and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: Core 7 250U scores 57/100, 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 7 250U 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 7 250U or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 59/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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