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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs Core i9-14900HX

The Core i5-14400F is slightly slower than the Core i9-14900HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-14400F

246FPS

Core i9-14900HX

259FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Core i9-14900HX

325FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Core i9-14900HX

394FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

Core i9-14900HX

223FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Core i9-14900HX

772FPS

Overwatch 22023

551FPS

567FPS

676FPS

730FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-14400F

744FPS

Core i9-14900HX

808FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-14400F

56%

Core i9-14900HX

74%

Core i9-14900HX ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14400F

Core i9-14900HX

Core i9-14900HX has 14 more cores.

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Core i5-14400F

Core i9-14900HX

Core i9-14900HX has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i9-14900HX

36 MB

Core i9-14900HX has 16 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core i9-14900HX

2.2 GHz

Core i5-14400F has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i9-14900HX

5.8 GHz

Core i9-14900HX boosts 23% higher.

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Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i9-14900HX

55W

Core i9-14900HX draws 10W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-14400F

$199.95

Core i9-14900HX

Core i5-14400FCore i9-14900HX

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 1964

Raptor Lake-R

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Raptor Lake-HX

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or Core i9-14900HX?expand_more

The Core i9-14900HX. It's 32% faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 56/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-14900HX than Core i5-14400F?expand_more

32% 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 i9-14900HX?expand_more

The Core i9-14900HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-14900HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 74/100 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 i9-14900HX?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 56/100, Core i9-14900HX scores 74/100. 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 i9-14900HX 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 i9-14900HX?expand_more

The Core i9-14900HX is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.