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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-7100T

The Core i5-14400F is much faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $139.95 more expensive!

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$178.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 92% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 1 month newer
Available for $178.95

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$39.00View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-14400F

676FPS

Core i3-7100T

480FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Core i3-7100T

182FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

Core i3-7100T

199FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Core i3-7100T

179FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Core i3-7100T

565FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-14400F

378FPS

Core i3-7100T

366FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-14400F

744FPS

Core i3-7100T

593FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-14400F

55%

Core i3-7100T

19%

Core i5-14400F ranks 36 points higher.

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Core i5-14400F

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-14400F has 8 more cores.

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Core i5-14400F

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-14400F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core i5-14400F has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 36% higher base clock.

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4.7 GHz

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65W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-14400F

$178.95

Core i3-7100T

$39.00

Core i3-7100T is $139.95 cheaper.

Core i5-14400FCore i3-7100T

LGA1700

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LGA1151

Raptor Lake-R

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Kaby Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 630

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 175% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

175% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-14400F or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 55/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14400F and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 55/100, Core i3-7100T scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-14400F or Core i3-7100T bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-14400F or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 55/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.