Core 5 220H vs Core i5-14400T

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 5 220H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Core i5-14400T

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,911 vs 21,192).

Core 5 220H

2024

Core i5-14400T

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,911 vs 21,192).

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 220H better than Core i5-14400T?

Yes. Core 5 220H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 30.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 5 220H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 30.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 5 220H is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 5 220H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 30.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 5 220H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 10/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 5 220H Benchmark Check

Core i5-14400T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-14400T
1080p
low	277 FPS	170 FPS
medium	249 FPS	153 FPS
high	210 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	144 FPS
medium	186 FPS	125 FPS
high	152 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	82 FPS
medium	131 FPS	76 FPS
high	101 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-14400T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-14400T
1080p
low	530 FPS	306 FPS
medium	521 FPS	261 FPS
high	427 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	257 FPS
medium	449 FPS	227 FPS
high	376 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	169 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	156 FPS
medium	279 FPS	140 FPS
high	256 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	116 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-14400T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-14400T
1080p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	517 FPS
high	530 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	418 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	460 FPS
high	530 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	371 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	432 FPS
medium	492 FPS	355 FPS
high	439 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	263 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-14400T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-14400T
1080p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	523 FPS
high	530 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	523 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	523 FPS
high	530 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	476 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	493 FPS
medium	530 FPS	452 FPS
high	500 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	350 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-14400T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Core i5-14400T

Core 5 220H

The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.

Core i5-14400T

The Core i5-14400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,911 points. Launch price was $221.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14400T offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core 5 220H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-14400T — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-14400T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Core i5-14400T's 20,911 — a 1.3% lead for the Core 5 220H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14400T.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-14400T
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+20%	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+9%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+80%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+11%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,192+1%	20,911

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-14400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.