Intel® Core™ i5-14400F TRY

Intel® Core™ i5-14400F Try

Comprehensive review of the Intel Core i5-14400F: The mid-range champion for gaming and productivity

Intel continues to deliver exceptional value processors within the i5 category, and the processor Intel Core i5-14400F from the fourteenth generation (Raptor Lake Refresh) proves itself as one of the best options for building budget and mid-range gaming setups. This processor offers modern processing power thanks to its hybrid architecture, making it capable of handling the latest games and editing software with complete smoothness.

Features of the Intel Core i5-14400F processor

This processor provides an excellent upgrade for those seeking stable and powerful performance without having to spend a fortune, and its features are as follows:

Hybrid architecture for multitasking performance (10 cores and 16 threads)

The processor relies on Intel's smart hybrid architecture, which includes 10 cores divided into 6 high-performance cores (P-cores) for handling heavy games and applications, and 4 efficiency cores (E-cores) for managing background tasks. This combination, supported by 16 threads and a 20MB cache, ensures you have ultra-smooth performance when running your favorite games while streaming or using chat programs at the same time.

High speeds and instant responsiveness

The performance cores (P-cores) in this processor can reach speeds of 4.7 GHz Thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, while the efficiency cores operate at speeds of up to 3.5 GHz. These high speeds ensure fast data processing and minimize latency, making it an ideal processor for fast-paced competitive gaming.

"F" economical version (Tray)

The letter "F" in the processor name indicates that it does not have an integrated graphics processor, making it cheaper and specifically aimed at users who intend to install a dedicated graphics card (GPU) in their builds. The term Tray (Try) means that the processor is often sold without the original box or stock cooler, which is an excellent option for those planning to purchase a professional air or liquid cooler separately.

Flexible support for memory and future technologies

The processor gives you the freedom to choose the motherboard and memory that fit your budget, as it supports both DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s) and the latest generation DDR5 (up to 4800 MT/s). Additionally, the processor supports PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 technology to ensure maximum benefit from modern graphics cards and fast storage drives (NVMe SSD).

Balanced power consumption

The processor operates with a base power consumption of 65 watts only, and can reach up to 148 watts under maximum load (Maximum Turbo Power). This moderate consumption means you won't need a very large power supply (PSU) or expensive cooling systems to maintain the processor's thermal stability.

Specifications of the Intel Core i5-14400F processor

Essentials

• Product Collection: Intel® Core™ i5 processors (14th gen)

• Code Name: Products formerly Raptor Lake

• Vertical Segment: Desktop

• Processor Number: i5-14400F

• Lithography: Intel 7

• Marketing Status: Launched (Q1'24)

• Use Conditions: PC/Client/Tablet

CPU Specifications

• Total Cores: 10

• # of Performance-cores: 6

• # of Efficient-cores: 4

• Total Threads: 16

• Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz

• Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz

• Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.5 GHz

• Performance-core Base Frequency: 2.5 GHz

• Efficient-core Base Frequency: 1.8 GHz

• Cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache

• Total L2 Cache: 9.5 MB

• Processor Base Power: 65 W

• Maximum Turbo Power: 148 W

Memory Specifications

• Max Memory Size: 192 GB (dependent on memory type)

• Memory Types: Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s | Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

• Max # of Memory Channels: 2

• Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s

Expansion Options

• Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0 (Max # of DMI Lanes: 8)

• Scalability: 1S Only

• PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0

• PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4

• Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 20

Package Specifications

• Sockets Supported: FCLGA1700

• Max CPU Configuration: 1

• Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020C

• TJUNCTION (Max Operating Temperature): 100°C

• Package Size: 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm

Advanced Technologies

• Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.0

• Intel® Thread Director: Yes

• Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU: Yes

• Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0

• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes

• Intel® 64 & Instruction Set: Yes (64-bit | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2)

• Idle States: Yes

• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes

• Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes

• Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes

Security & Reliability

• Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes

• Intel® Secure Key: Yes

• Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes

• Intel® AES New Instructions: Yes

• Intel® OS Guard: Yes

• Execute Disable Bit: Yes

• Intel® Boot Guard: Yes

• Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes

• Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes

• Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes

• Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes