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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2124 vs Core i5-14400F

The Xeon E-2124 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1% more expensive – $198 vs $183.69

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Up to 57% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 7 months newer
Up to 1% cheaper – $183.69 vs $198
Up to 58% 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

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Minecraft2011

Xeon E-2124

620FPS

Core i5-14400F

744FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E-2124

217FPS

Core i5-14400F

339FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

204FPS

218FPS

534FPS

676FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E-2124

592FPS

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E-2124

190FPS

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Diablo IV2023

Xeon E-2124

264FPS

Core i5-14400F

352FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E-2124

327FPS

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E-2124

41%

Core i5-14400F

55%

Core i5-14400F ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E-2124

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2124

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E-2124

8 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i5-14400F has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2124

3.3 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Xeon E-2124 has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2124

4.3 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E-2124

71W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i5-14400F draws 6W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E-2124

Core i5-14400F

$183.69

Xeon E-2124Core i5-14400F

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Coffee Lake-S WS

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Raptor Lake-R

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

UHD Graphics P630

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2124 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 34% faster than the Xeon E-2124 on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 41/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Xeon E-2124?expand_more

34% 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, Xeon E-2124 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 55/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E-2124 and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E-2124 scores 41/100, Core i5-14400F scores 55/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E-2124 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 Xeon E-2124 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 55/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.