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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs Core i9-11900KB

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

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$182.93View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 9 months newer
Up to 175% cheaper – $182.93 vs $539
Up to 193% better value for money

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Up to 175% more expensive – $539 vs $182.93

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-14400F

676FPS

Core i9-11900KB

654FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Core i9-11900KB

317FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

Core i9-11900KB

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Core i9-11900KB

687FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Core i9-11900KB

239FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-14400F

744FPS

Core i9-11900KB

720FPS

Diablo IV2023

Core i5-14400F

352FPS

Core i9-11900KB

342FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Core i9-11900KB

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-14400F

53%

Core i9-11900KB

55%

Core i9-11900KB ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14400F

Core i9-11900KB

Core i5-14400F has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

20 MB

24 MB

Core i9-11900KB has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core i9-11900KB

3.3 GHz

Core i9-11900KB has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i9-11900KB

5.3 GHz

Core i9-11900KB boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i9-11900KB

65W

Pricehelp

Core i5-14400F

$182.93

Core i9-11900KB

Core i5-14400FCore i9-11900KB

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 1787

Raptor Lake-R

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Tiger Lake-H

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 750

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or Core i9-11900KB?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 4% faster than the Core i9-11900KB on average across 100+ games, scoring 56/100 vs 58/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Core i9-11900KB?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 i9-11900KB?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 56/100 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 i9-11900KB?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 56/100, Core i9-11900KB scores 58/100. 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 i9-11900KB 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 i9-11900KB?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 56/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.