Core i5-13400F 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 i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.7% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-14400T.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core i5-14400T mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Core i5-14400T

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,911 vs 25,029).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Core i5-14400T

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.7% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-14400T.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core i5-14400T mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,911 vs 25,029).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Core i5-14400T?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 18.7% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 19.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 18.7% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F is the better fit. You are getting 19.7% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-13400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400F is at an unclear MSRP at $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 18.7% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i5-14400T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Core i5-14400T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400T
1080p
low	171 FPS	170 FPS
medium	158 FPS	153 FPS
high	132 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	123 FPS	125 FPS
high	99 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	82 FPS
medium	74 FPS	76 FPS
high	59 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14400T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400T
1080p
low	545 FPS	306 FPS
medium	464 FPS	261 FPS
high	389 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	257 FPS
medium	403 FPS	227 FPS
high	345 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	169 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	156 FPS
medium	247 FPS	140 FPS
high	231 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	116 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14400T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400T
1080p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	449 FPS	517 FPS
high	415 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	418 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	523 FPS
medium	422 FPS	460 FPS
high	382 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	371 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	432 FPS
medium	331 FPS	355 FPS
high	296 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	263 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14400T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400T
1080p
low	626 FPS	523 FPS
medium	626 FPS	523 FPS
high	626 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	523 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	523 FPS
medium	626 FPS	523 FPS
high	598 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	476 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	493 FPS
medium	492 FPS	452 FPS
high	439 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	350 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14400T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14400T

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

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

Both the Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14400T share an identical 10-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-14400T — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-14400T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i5-14400T's 20,911 — a 17.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Both processors carry 20 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400T
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+67%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	25,029+20%	20,911
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14400T
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (Core i5-14400T). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.