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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225F vs Core i5-14400F

The Core Ultra 5 225F is slightly faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's $17.84 cheaper!

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$170.23View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 18% more expensive – $170.23 vs $188.07

CPU

$188.07View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 18% cheaper – $188.07 vs $170.23
Up to 4% 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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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 225F

387FPS

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 225F

222FPS

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

Overwatch 22023

565FPS

551FPS

723FPS

676FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 225F

800FPS

Core i5-14400F

744FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 225F

763FPS

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core Ultra 5 225F

247FPS

Core i5-14400F

235FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 225F

284FPS

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

64%

Core i5-14400F

54%

Core Ultra 5 225F ranks 10 points higher.

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Core i5-14400F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

20 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

3.3 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F has a 32% higher base clock.

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Core Ultra 5 225F

4.9 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

65W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

$170.23

Core i5-14400F

$188.07

Core Ultra 5 225F is $17.84 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 225FCore i5-14400F

LGA1851

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LGA1700

Arrow Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 19% faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 54/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Core i5-14400F?expand_more

19% 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 Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 225F and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 225F scores 64/100, 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 Ultra 5 225F 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 Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.