Core i5-14400 vs Xeon W-1390P
Core i5-14400
Xeon W-1390P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14400
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1390P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-14400 | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($197) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-14400 | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+131%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($197) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14400 and Xeon W-1390P
Core i5-14400
The Core i5-14400 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,329 points. Launch price was $221.
Xeon W-1390P
The Xeon W-1390P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,016 points. Launch price was $539.
Processing Power
The Core i5-14400 packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1390P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14400 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-14400 versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1390P — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-14400 uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-1390P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14400 scores 25,329 against the Xeon W-1390P's 25,016 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-14400. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14400 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1390P.
| Feature | Core i5-14400 | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+25% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Rocket Lake-S (2021) |
| PassMark | 25,329+1% | 25,016 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-14400 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-1390P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-14400 | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-14400 launched at $221 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1390P debuted at $594. At current prices ($197 vs $450), the Core i5-14400 is $253 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14400 delivers 128.6 pts/$ vs 55.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1390P — making the Core i5-14400 the 79.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-14400 | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $221-63% | $594 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $197-56% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.6+131% | 55.6 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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