Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-14500

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Core i5-11400F compared with Core i5-14500
IntelCore i5-11400FIntelCore i5-14500
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021January 2024
Cores and clocks
Cores614 (6 performance, 8 efficiency) (better)
Threads1220 (better)
Base clock2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock4.4 GHz5 GHz (better)
L3 cache12 MB24 MB (better)
Cores6 cores and 12 threads; Rocket Lake, Cypress Cove architecture. Multiplier locked (Rock Paper Shotgun). First sale on 30 March 2021 is reported by TechRadar from Intel’s statement; the 16 March press release announced the generation.6 P-cores and 8 E-cores; 20 threads. ComputerBase identifies its tested sample as C0 Alder Lake silicon within the marketed Raptor Lake Refresh generation.
Clocks2.6 GHz base; up to 4.4 GHz Intel Turbo Boost 2.0.P-cores: 2.6 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz turbo. E-cores: 1.9 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz turbo.
Cache–24 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 11.5 MB total L2.
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoYes
GraphicsNo integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required (Intel F-series support).Intel UHD Graphics 770; 32 execution units; up to 1.55 GHz; Quick Sync Video; up to four displays.
Platform
SocketLGA1200LGA1700
Base power65 W65 W
Maximum power–154 W
UnlockedNoNo
Cooler in the boxYesYes
Memory supportUp to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-3200; 50 GB/s stated by Intel; ECC not supported.Up to 192 GB; two channels; DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200; 76.8 GB/s; ECC supported with an appropriate platform.
PCIePCIe 4.0; 20 CPU lanes: 1×16+1×4, 2×8+1×4 or 1×8+3×4.PCIe 5.0 and 4.0; 20 CPU lanes: 1×16+4 or 2×8+4; DMI 4.0 ×8.
Chipsets500-series and selected Z490/H470 motherboards with appropriate BIOS support (Rock Paper Shotgun); support is not universal across all 400-series boards.Intel 600- and 700-series motherboards; appropriate BIOS support required.
Process14 nm; 37.5×37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature.Intel 7; Raptor Lake Refresh generation. ComputerBase identifies the tested sample as C0 Alder Lake silicon. 45 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature.
CoolerA fan heatsink is included with the retail box (TechPowerUp exact-model unboxing).Intel Laminar RM1 included with the boxed processor (Intel support).

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