Intel Core i5-14400 & i9-13900KF Performance Differences?

Started by Drakoniak on May 19, 2024

CPU INTEL 14400 13900KF

I've been researching CPUs for my new build and I'm trying to decide between the Intel Core i5-14400 and i9-13900KF. Can anyone shed some light on their performance differences? I'd appreciate any insights.

Solved by EverythingIsFine3 in post #2
Sure, here's a detailed comparison from TechReviewer that I found helpful: Intel Core i5-14400 vs. Intel Core i9-13900KF. Basically, the Core i9-13900KF has more cores (24) than the Core i5-14400 (10), a higher L3 cache (36 MB vs. 20 MB), better base and turbo frequencies (3.00 GHz and 5.80 GHz for the i9-13900KF vs. 2.50 GHz and 4.70 GHz for the i5-14400), and supports overclocking. The Core i5-14400 does have DDR5 support with a max stock speed of 4800 MHz compared to the Core i9-13900KF's 5600 MHz, but overall the i9-13900KF seems to offer better performance in most use cases.

Sure, here's a detailed comparison from TechReviewer that I found helpful: Intel Core i5-14400 vs. Intel Core i9-13900KF. Basically, the Core i9-13900KF has more cores (24) than the Core i5-14400 (10), a higher L3 cache (36 MB vs. 20 MB), better base and turbo frequencies (3.00 GHz and 5.80 GHz for the i9-13900KF vs. 2.50 GHz and 4.70 GHz for the i5-14400), and supports overclocking. The Core i5-14400 does have DDR5 support with a max stock speed of 4800 MHz compared to the Core i9-13900KF's 5600 MHz, but overall the i9-13900KF seems to offer better performance in most use cases.

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I've been using an Intel Core i7-11700KF for my gaming setup and it performs really well. The extra cores definitely make a difference, especially in demanding games and software applications. If you're looking to game or do heavy multitasking, the i9-13900KF might be worth the investment. Just keep in mind that a higher-end GPU will pair better with a more powerful CPU.

Thanks for the input! So, if I'm mainly using my computer for web browsing, video editing, and light gaming, would the Core i5-14400 suffice or should I upgrade to the i9-13900KF?

For your use case, the Core i5-14400 should be more than sufficient. The extra power of the i9-13900KF is mainly beneficial for heavy multitasking, demanding games, and high-performance applications. If you're not doing those kinds of tasks frequently, there's no need to spend more on a more powerful CPU.

One thing to consider is that as your needs change in the future, the i5-14400 might become a bottleneck for more demanding tasks or games. It's always better to have a little extra power than to realize later that you wish you had it.

That makes sense. I guess I'll go with the Core i5-14400 for now and see how things go. If I find myself needing more performance in the future, I can always upgrade. Thanks for all the advice!