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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-14700F

The Core i5-9400F is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 77% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 1 month newer
Available for $359

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Fortnite2017

Core i5-9400F

327FPS

Core i7-14700F

326FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-9400F

205FPS

Core i7-14700F

223FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-9400F

219FPS

Core i7-14700F

391FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i5-9400F

152FPS

Core i7-14700F

175FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

221FPS

258FPS

536FPS

726FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-9400F

621FPS

Core i7-14700F

804FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-9400F

593FPS

Core i7-14700F

767FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-9400F

29%

Core i7-14700F

66%

Core i7-14700F ranks 37 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-9400F

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-9400F

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 22 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-9400F

9 MB

Core i7-14700F

33 MB

Core i7-14700F has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz

Core i5-9400F has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-9400F

4.1 GHz

Core i7-14700F

5.4 GHz

Core i7-14700F boosts 32% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-9400F

65W

Core i7-14700F

65W

Pricehelp

Core i5-9400F

$195.99

Core i7-14700F

Core i5-9400FCore i7-14700F

LGA1151

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LGA1700

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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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), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-9400F or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F. It's 128% faster than the Core i5-9400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Core i5-9400F?expand_more

128% 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 i5-9400F or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-9400F and Core i7-14700F?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-9400F scores 29/100, Core i7-14700F scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-9400F or Core i7-14700F 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 i5-9400F or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.