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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

✅+545.9% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Costs $13 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14490F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).

Core i5-14490F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +33.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (2,510 vs 16,211).
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6.6% HIGHER MSRP
$209 MSRPvs$196 MSRP

Core i5-13400F

2023

Core i5-14490F

2024

Why buy it

✅+545.9% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Costs $13 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +33.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14490F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (2,510 vs 16,211).
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6.6% HIGHER MSRP
$209 MSRPvs$196 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-14490F better than Core i5-13400F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-14490F is ahead with a 33.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F pulls ahead with 545.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Core i5-14490F also has the bigger cache pool with 20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

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 545.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-14490F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-14490F is 6.6% more expensive on MSRP at $209 MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 33.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13400F is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 545.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 3.5% better value on MSRP (132.2 vs 127.7 PassMark/$), 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 i5-14490F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and 20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB). 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 i5-14490F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14490F
1080p
low	171 FPS	246 FPS
medium	158 FPS	231 FPS
high	132 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	215 FPS
medium	123 FPS	183 FPS
high	99 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	149 FPS
medium	74 FPS	127 FPS
high	59 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14490F

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14490F
1080p
low	545 FPS	645 FPS
medium	464 FPS	549 FPS
high	389 FPS	464 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	555 FPS
medium	403 FPS	493 FPS
high	345 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	326 FPS
medium	247 FPS	293 FPS
high	231 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	238 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14490F

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14490F
1080p
low	530 FPS	691 FPS
medium	449 FPS	691 FPS
high	415 FPS	691 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	691 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	691 FPS
medium	422 FPS	691 FPS
high	382 FPS	691 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	596 FPS
medium	331 FPS	502 FPS
high	296 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	376 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14490F

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14490F
1080p
low	626 FPS	691 FPS
medium	626 FPS	691 FPS
high	626 FPS	691 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	691 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	691 FPS
medium	626 FPS	691 FPS
high	598 FPS	691 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	592 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	661 FPS
medium	492 FPS	585 FPS
high	439 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	436 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14490F

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14490F

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 i5-14490F

The Core i5-14490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,621 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14490F share an identical 10-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 5 GHz on the Core i5-14490F — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-14490F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i5-14490F's 27,621 — a 9.8% lead for the Core i5-14490F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 2,510 (146.4% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 2,600, a 7.7% lead for the Core i5-14490F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 12,000 (5.1% advantage for the Core i5-14490F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14490F.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14490F
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	25,029	27,621+10%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211+546%	2,510
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	2,600+8%
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	12,000+5%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and H610,B660,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i5-14490F).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14490F
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Core i5-14490F targets Mid-Range. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Core i5-14490F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14490F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	Mid-Range

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Core i5-14490F debuted at $209. On MSRP ($196 vs $209), the Core i5-13400F is $13 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 132.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-14490F — making the Core i5-14490F the 3.4% better value option.