Intel Core i5-14400 vs Intel Core i9-10900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-14400 and Intel Core i9-10900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14400 is 11% faster and 54% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900KF.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-14400
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PRICE£170.97£264
CPU MARK2527322584
VALUE14886
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP148W125W
EFFICIENCY171181
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz10 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.70 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS37653119
DATEQ1/2024Q2/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-14400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

Is Intel Core i5-14400 better than Intel Core i9-10900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-14400 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900KF by 42%.


The Intel Core i5-14400 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 148 watts and a CPUMark score of 25273. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 171. The Intel Core i9-10900KF efficiency score is 181. So, the Intel Core i9-10900KF leads by 6%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.