Core i5-14400 vs Core Ultra 5 245KF

Key differences

• Different platforms: the Core i5-14400 uses LGA 1700 and the Core Ultra 5 245KF uses LGA 1851, so they need different motherboards.
• The Core i5-14400 has 10 cores / 16 threads; the Core Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores / 14 threads.
• The Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts to 5.2 GHz, 0.5 GHz higher than the Core i5-14400.
• The Core i5-14400 is rated at 65 W TDP against 125 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
• The Core i5-14400 has integrated graphics; the Core Ultra 5 245KF needs a graphics card to show a picture.
• The Core i5-14400 comes with a cooler in the box; budget for a separate cooler with the Core Ultra 5 245KF.
• Memory support differs: Core i5-14400 DDR4, DDR5, Core Ultra 5 245KF DDR5.
• The Core Ultra 5 245KF is £12.00 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£185.47 against £197.47).

Performance

We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.