The Core i7-14700KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9400, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $184.06 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9400
- Up to 58% cheaper – $135.93 vs $319.99
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-9400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$319.99
42%
Value, $/FPS
$1.44/FPS
51%
Core i5-9400
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
84%
Min 1% FPS
123
85%
Price, $
$135.93
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-9400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-9400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-9400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-9400
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
30%
L3 Cache
9 MB
27%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
73%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 6 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
