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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-6900K vs Core i5-14400F

The Core i7-6900K is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $106.12 more expensive!

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$289.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 456% more expensive – $289.95 vs $183.83

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$183.83View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 59% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 9 months newer
Up to 456% cheaper – $183.83 vs $289.95
Up to 781% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

Paired GPU

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League of Legends2009

214FPS

338FPS

530FPS

676FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-6900K

589FPS

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-6900K

365FPS

Core i5-14400F

378FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-6900K

204FPS

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-6900K

189FPS

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-6900K

520FPS

Core i5-14400F

551FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i7-6900K

Core i5-14400F

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-6900K

26%

Core i5-14400F

54%

Core i5-14400F ranks 28 points higher.

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Core i7-6900K

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

L3 Cachehelp

20 MB

20 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-6900K

3.2 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core i7-6900K has a 28% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-6900K

3.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 27% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-6900K

140W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i5-14400F draws 75W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-6900K

$289.95

Core i5-14400F

$183.83

Core i5-14400F is $106.12 cheaper.

Core i7-6900KCore i5-14400F

LGA2011-3

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LGA1700

Broadwell-E

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-6900K or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 108% faster than the Core i7-6900K on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 26/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Core i7-6900K?expand_more

108% 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 i7-6900K or Core i5-14400F?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 i7-6900K and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-6900K scores 26/100, Core i5-14400F scores 54/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-6900K or Core i5-14400F 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 i7-6900K or Core i5-14400F?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.