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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon W-2123 vs Core i5-14400F

The Xeon W-2123 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 50% more expensive – $294 vs $180.00

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Up to 71% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 5 months newer
Up to 50% cheaper – $180.00 vs $294
Up to 157% 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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Valorant2020

Xeon W-2123

578FPS

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon W-2123

200FPS

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

202FPS

218FPS

510FPS

676FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon W-2123

150FPS

Core i5-14400F

167FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon W-2123

325FPS

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon W-2123

606FPS

Core i5-14400F

744FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon W-2123

184FPS

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon W-2123

34%

Core i5-14400F

54%

Core i5-14400F ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon W-2123

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon W-2123

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon W-2123

8.25 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i5-14400F has 11.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-2123

3.6 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Xeon W-2123 has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-2123

3.9 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 21% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon W-2123

120W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i5-14400F draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon W-2123

Core i5-14400F

$180.00

Xeon W-2123Core i5-14400F

LGA2066

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Skylake-W

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Raptor Lake-R

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon W-2123 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 59% faster than the Xeon W-2123 on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Xeon W-2123?expand_more

59% 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 W-2123 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 Xeon W-2123 and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon W-2123 scores 34/100, 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 Xeon W-2123 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 W-2123 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.