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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $196
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MSRP in USD: $196
Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-14400F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-14400F is 4747 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14400F
- Performs up to 20% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-2600S - 385 vs 322 FPS
- Up to 11% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $209.99 vs $235.0
- Up to 25% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-2600S - $0.55 vs $0.73 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 16 vs 8 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S
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Core i5-14400F
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
385
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, $
$209.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-2600S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i5-14400F
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-2600S or Core i5-14400F
Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic
331 FPS
$4.53/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i5-14400F
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,499.99
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97 FPS
$9.59/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i5-14400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$929.99
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185 FPS
$6.49/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-14400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,199.99
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295 FPS
$4.74/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-14400F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,399
In Stock
185 FPS
$5.78/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-14400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,069
In Stock
331 FPS
$5.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i5-14400F
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,699.99
In Stock
185 FPS
$5.95/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-14400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,099.99
In Stock
97 FPS
$9.59/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i5-14400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$929.99
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185 FPS
$7.4/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-14400F
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,369
In Stock
185 FPS
$5.95/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-14400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,099.99
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