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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs Core i9-11900F

The Core i5-14400F is slightly faster than the Core i9-11900F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 115% cheaper$199.95 vs $422
  • Up to 123% better value for money
  • Up to 115% more expensive$422 vs $199.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-14400F ranks 2 points higher.

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Core i5-14400F has 2 more cores.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14400F has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-11900F boosts 11% higher.

LGA1700
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LGA1200
Raptor Lake-R
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Rocket Lake
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or Core i9-11900F?expand_more
The Core i5-14400F. It's 4% faster than the Core i9-11900F on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 52/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Core i9-11900F?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 i5-14400F or Core i9-11900F?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 i9-11900F?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 54/100, Core i9-11900F scores 52/100. 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 i9-11900F 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 i9-11900F?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.

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