The Core i5-14500 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12400F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $128.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- Up to 54% cheaper – $111.34 vs $239.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-14500 vs Core i5-12400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$239.99
46%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
47%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
97%
Min 1% FPS
134
97%
Price, $
$111.34
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Core i5-14500 vs Core i5-12400F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14500 vs Core i5-12400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14500 vs Core i5-12400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
18 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $232.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
