Core i5-14400T vs Xeon E5-2697 v4

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2697 v4

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

128%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

117%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

116%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

113%

#31

Xeon E5-2697 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-14400T (2024) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-14400T	Xeon E5-2697 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-14400T	Xeon E5-2697 v4
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.

Core i5-14400T Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2697 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14400T and Xeon E5-2697 v4

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.

Xeon E5-2697 v4

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 20,990 points. Launch price was $2,702.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14400T packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2697 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-14400T versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-14400T (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-14400T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14400T scores 20,911 against the Xeon E5-2697 v4's 20,990 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2697 v4. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14400T vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2697 v4.

Feature	Core i5-14400T	Xeon E5-2697 v4
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	18 / 36+80%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+25%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.3 GHz+53%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	45 MB+125%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	4.5 MB+260%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	20,911	20,990

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14400T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.