Core i5-14400F vs Core i5-12400F
Every Core i5-14400F and Core i5-12400F listing we price at UK shops, side by side: the cheapest new price we found for each, where it is, and the specs. Prices are before delivery, and change; each shows when we last read it.
Core i5-14400F
Cheapest we found
£150.99
at CCL Computers, in stock, checked 20 Oct 2026
Priced at 4 shops we check: Box, CCL Computers, Novatech, Overclockers UK.
Core i5-12400F
Cheapest we found
£131.99
at Box, in stock, checked 20 Oct 2026
Intel Core i5-12400F Six Core 2.50GHz CPU Alder Lake Processor - LGA 1700
Priced at 4 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Currys.
What the numbers say
- The cheapest Core i5-12400F we found is £131.99 at Box, £19.00 (13%) less than the cheapest Core i5-14400F at £150.99 from CCL Computers.
- On our spec-based estimate (58 for the Core i5-14400F, 35 for the Core i5-12400F), the Core i5-14400F gives 45% more estimated performance per pound at these prices.
- In Blender's measured render benchmark the Core i5-14400F scores 202 to the Core i5-12400F's 154, 31% higher; per pound, the Core i5-14400F renders 15% more.
Specs side by side
The most common value across the listings we price for each. Clocks vary a little by card maker.
| Spec | Core i5-14400F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 18 MB |
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
Performance and value
| Figure | Core i5-14400F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated score (1 to 100) | 58 | 35 |
| Estimated score per £10 | 3.84 | 2.65 |
| Blender render score (measured) | 202 | 154 |
The estimated score is the figure shown on each product page and on processors by value, worked out from the most common specs above. Estimated from manufacturer specifications, not measured. Useful for comparing similar parts; actual performance varies by game, driver and system. Per £10 uses the cheapest price we found.
The Blender score is the median of real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering; it is not a gaming figure.
Core i5-14400F listings, cheapest first
- Intel Core i5-14400F£150.99
Core i5-12400F listings, cheapest first
More head to heads
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