Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i5-9400F

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Core i5-14400F compared with Core i5-9400F
IntelCore i5-14400FIntelCore i5-9400F
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024January 2019
Cores and clocks
Cores10 (6 performance, 4 efficiency) (better)6
Threads16 (better)6
Base clock2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock4.7 GHz (better)4.1 GHz
L3 cache20 MB (better)9 MB
Cores6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, with Hyper-Threading; codename Raptor LakeSix cores without Hyper-Threading; Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 supported. Intel's F suffix denotes a processor requiring separate graphics; its multiplier is locked.
ClocksP-core base 2.5 GHz, max turbo 4.7 GHz; E-core base 1.8 GHz, max turbo 3.5 GHzMaximum turbo is a single-core frequency; sustained clocks depend on cooling and motherboard power settings. Intel publishes TDP without a separate maximum turbo-power figure.
Cache20 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 9.5 MB L2–
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoNo
GraphicsNone; a graphics card is requiredNo integrated GPU; a separate graphics card is required, including for motherboard display outputs.
Platform
SocketLGA1700LGA1151
Base power65 W65 W
Maximum power148 W–
UnlockedNoNo
Cooler in the box–Yes
Memory supportUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s or up to DDR4 3200 MT/s; 2 channels, up to 192 GBUp to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-2666; 41.6 GB/s maximum bandwidth; ECC not supported.
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0; 20 lanes (Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4); DMI 4.0 x8PCIe 3.0; 16 CPU lanes, configured as 1×16, 2×8 or 1×8+2×4.
ProcessIntel 714 nm; Coffee Lake; 37.5 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature. ComputerBase identifies a paste thermal interface on its launch sample; this should not be assumed for every later stepping.
Coolermax operating temperature 100 °C; thermal specification PCG 2020CBoxed cooler included and tested by TechSpot. Intel 300-series motherboard compatibility requires the appropriate BIOS and vendor support. Intel's January release notice gives a late-January through first-quarter rollout for the new models; IT Home reports the exact 9400F on sale in China on 28 January, supporting month precision rather than a confirmed worldwide first-sale day.

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