Core i7-14650HX vs Core i5-10400F
Core i7-14650HX
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14650HX
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
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 i7-14650HX and Core i5-10400F
Core i7-14650HX
The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Core i7-14650HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-14650HX has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 17% clock advantage for the Core i7-14650HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14650HX scores 34,598 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 90.6% lead for the Core i7-14650HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 23,000 vs 8,191 (95% advantage for the Core i7-14650HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,770 vs 1,454, a 62.3% lead for the Core i7-14650HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,930 vs 5,783 (88.3% advantage for the Core i7-14650HX). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+19% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+150% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,598+166% | 13,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,000+181% | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,770+91% | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,930+158% | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-14650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-14650HX versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F — the Core i7-14650HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-14650HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-14650HX) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i7-14650HX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14650HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Core i7-14650HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | Gaming |
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