HowManyFPS Desktop App v1.25.3Track Bottlenecks and Boost Your FPSOpen HowManyFPS.com on your PC to benchmark

CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs Core i5-8300H

The Core i5-14400F is much faster than the Core i5-8300H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

bar_chartBenchmarks groupCommunity calculateFPS Calculator compressBottleneck Calculator

CPU

$199.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 62% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 10 months newer
Available for $199.95

CPU

View All CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

View Compare All GPUs

Select GPU

Dota 22013

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Core i5-8300H

188FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Core i5-8300H

211FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-14400F

246FPS

Core i5-8300H

219FPS

Overwatch 22023

551FPS

519FPS

676FPS

525FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-14400F

378FPS

Core i5-8300H

365FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Core i5-8300H

586FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

Core i5-8300H

203FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-14400F

54%

Core i5-8300H

31%

Core i5-14400F ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-8300H

Core i5-14400F has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-8300H

Core i5-14400F has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i5-8300H

12 MB

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core i5-8300H

2.3 GHz

Core i5-14400F has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-8300H

3.9 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 21% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i5-8300H

45W

Core i5-8300H draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-14400F

$199.95

Core i5-8300H

Core i5-14400FCore i5-8300H

LGA1700

Sockethelp

Intel BGA 1440

Raptor Lake-R

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake-H

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD 630

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

DDR4

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or Core i5-8300H?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 74% faster than the Core i5-8300H on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Core i5-8300H?expand_more

74% 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 i5-14400F or Core i5-8300H?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 54/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14400F and Core i5-8300H?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 54/100, Core i5-8300H scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-14400F or Core i5-8300H 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 i5-14400F or Core i5-8300H?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.