Core i5-14400T
VS
Core 5 220H

Core i5-14400T vs Core 5 220H

Intel

Core i5-14400T

10 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Core 5 220H

12 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2024

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 5 220H

#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
108%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
107%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
106%
#93
Core 5 220H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
95%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
94%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 5 220H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-14400T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i5-14400TCore 5 220H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-14400TCore 5 220H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Intel

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.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

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

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

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

FeatureCore i5-14400TCore 5 220H
Socket
LGA1700
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0