Core i5-13400F vs Core i5-14400

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $25 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 114.6 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-14400.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14400 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 25,329).

Core i5-14400

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 114.6 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($221 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Core i5-14400

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $25 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 114.6 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-14400.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14400 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 25,329).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 114.6 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($221 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-14400 better than Core i5-13400F?

Yes. Core i5-14400 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-14400 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.8% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14400 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-14400 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-14400 is 12.8% more expensive on MSRP at $221 MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400F is also 11.4% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 114.6 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-14400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 10/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Core i5-14400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400
1080p
low	171 FPS	170 FPS
medium	158 FPS	154 FPS
high	132 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	145 FPS
medium	123 FPS	126 FPS
high	99 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	82 FPS
medium	74 FPS	76 FPS
high	59 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	47 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14400

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400
1080p
low	545 FPS	548 FPS
medium	464 FPS	466 FPS
high	389 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	457 FPS
medium	403 FPS	402 FPS
high	345 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	275 FPS
medium	247 FPS	244 FPS
high	231 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	202 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14400

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400
1080p
low	530 FPS	633 FPS
medium	449 FPS	610 FPS
high	415 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	458 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	633 FPS
medium	422 FPS	548 FPS
high	382 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	411 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	494 FPS
medium	331 FPS	412 FPS
high	296 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	311 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14400

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400
1080p
low	626 FPS	633 FPS
medium	626 FPS	633 FPS
high	626 FPS	633 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	596 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	633 FPS
medium	626 FPS	633 FPS
high	598 FPS	565 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	515 FPS
medium	492 FPS	471 FPS
high	439 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	363 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14400

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14400

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

Core i5-14400

The Core i5-14400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,329 points. Launch price was $221.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14400 share an identical 10-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-14400 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-14400 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-14400 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i5-14400's 25,329 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-14400. Both processors carry 20 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	25,029	25,329+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (Core i5-14400). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Core i5-14400 debuted at $221. On MSRP ($196 vs $221), the Core i5-13400F is $25 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 114.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-14400 — making the Core i5-13400F the 10.8% better value option.