Intel Core i5 14400F 10-core LGA 1700
Intel
86 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 14400F 10-core LGA 1700
92 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The Intel Core i5-14500 is overwhelmingly praised as a fast, power-efficient, and affordable mid-range CPU. Users highlight easy installation, compatibility with LGA1700 boards, and significant performance gains over older models. The included stock cooler is considered adequate, though some prefer aftermarket cooling for heavy loads. A few minor issues like RAM overclocking stability and the perceived uselessness of the stock cooler were noted, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Power efficient (65W)
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Compatible with LGA1700
Cons
- RAM overclocking instability
- Stock cooler may be unnecessary
- Requires BIOS update for some boards
- No overclocking capability (non-K)
Performance 12
Power efficiency 8
Value for money 7
Ease of installation 6
Compatibility 5
Cooling 5
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 14400F | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 14400F | 9000 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | — |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| E-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 16★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 9.5★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 20★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 148★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 14400F 10-core LGA 1700
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ai (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 14400F 10-core LGA 1700
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 14400F
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
