Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The i5-14400F also carries a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz compared to 1.50 GHz on the Core 7 350.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz, which is slightly higher than the Intel Core i5-14400F's 4.70 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14400F also has a larger die size at 215 mm².

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The Intel Core i5-14400F also supports DDR4, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports LPDDR5X instead. The Core 7 350 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth; the i5-14400F uses a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What are their market segments and sockets?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1516, while the Intel Core i5-14400F is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Intel Core 7 350 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, whereas the Intel Core i5-14400F uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, respectively. Boost clocks are close, with the Core 7 350 at 4.80 GHz and the i5-14400F at 4.70 GHz.

Power envelopes diverge sharply: the Core 7 350 has a 15 W TDP, while the i5-14400F has a 65 W TDP. Sockets differ, with the Core 7 350 on Intel BGA 1516 and the i5-14400F on Intel Socket 1700. The process node is 3 nm for the Core 7 350 and 10 nm for the i5-14400F.

Memory support also separates them. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-14400F supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is available on the i5-14400F but not on the Core 7 350. PCIe lanes differ: Gen 4 with 6 lanes on the Core 7 350, Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the i5-14400F.

The Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe), while the i5-14400F has no integrated graphics. The i5-14400F has a die size of 215 mm²; the Core 7 350 has no die size recorded. Launch MSRP for the Core 7 350 is $469, and for the i5-14400F it is $196.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 350 belongs to the Wildcat Lake family, classified under "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)" generation. It uses a 3 nm process built by Intel. Its cache layout includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The processor targets mobile devices and is currently active in production.

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a Raptor Lake-R part, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" generation. It uses a 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². Cache per core is smaller: 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2, but the shared L3 is much larger at 20 MB. The i5-14400F is a desktop part, also active in production.

Feature differences extend to memory and I/O. The Core 7 350 supports ECC memory, while the i5-14400F supports it. The Core 7 350 has a single-channel memory bus; the i5-14400F has dual-channel. The Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 PCIe with 6 lanes, while the i5-14400F provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Both processors carry the same manufacturer and foundry. The i5-14400F has a part number of SRN3RSRN47 and a release date in early 2024, while the Core 7 350 has part number SAE3F and a release date in mid-2026. The Core 7 350 includes integrated graphics; the i5-14400F does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers 17 benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i5-14400F wins 14 of them; the Intel Core 7 350 wins 3.

The largest victories for the i5-14400F come in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14400F scores 21645 against 8030 for the Core 7 350, a delta of -62.9% from the Core 7 350's perspective. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2181 versus 1220, a -44.1% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core records 9090 versus 5373, a -40.9% difference. PassMark integer math shows 81524 versus 33734, a -58.6% gap. PassMark data compression shows 315521 versus 143123, a -54.6% difference. PassMark random string sorting shows 32680 versus 17238, a -47.3% gap. PassMark multithread shows 25470 versus 15170, a -40.4% difference.

Single-core Cinebench results also favor the i5-14400F, but by smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3055 versus 2046, a -33% gap. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1283 versus 758, a -40.9% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 307 versus 292, a -4.9% gap, the narrowest Cinebench margin.

PassMark extended instructions favor the i5-14400F at 19937 versus 12045, a -39.6% gap. PassMark data encryption shows 16949 versus 10933, a -35.5% gap. PassMark floating point math shows 61319 versus 42809, a -30.2% gap. PassMark physics shows 1523 versus 1173, a -23% gap.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins three tests. PassMark single-thread shows 4100 versus 3701, a 10.8% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows 107 versus 86, a 24.4% advantage. The third win is the duplicate passmark_singlethread result, also 4100 versus 3701, with the same 10.8% delta.

The average benchmark score in the database is 17779 for the Core 7 350 and 32279 for the i5-14400F. The Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14400F sits at the 83rd percentile. Nearest rivals for the Core 7 350 include the Intel Core 5 221TE at -0.5%, AMD EPYC 9374F at +0.5%, AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at -0.6%, and Intel Core 5 120U at -0.7%. Nearest rivals for the i5-14400F include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at +0.1%, Intel Core i9-11900 at +0.2%, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at -0.2%, and Intel Core i7-12800H at +0.5%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400F dominates nearly every measured workload. Its wins span multi-core rendering, integer math, floating point math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and physics simulations. The margin is often large, exceeding 50% in several tests. For any application that scales with core count or thread count, the i5-14400F is the clear performer.

The i5-14400F also leads in Cinebench single-core tests, though the R15 margin is only 4.9%. That suggests a small single-core advantage in older rendering workloads, but the newer R20 and R23 single-core tests show a more substantial 33% to 40.9% gap.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in PassMark single-thread performance, scoring 4100 against 3701, a 10.8% advantage. This indicates that for lightly threaded tasks, the Core 7 350 has a measurable edge, likely from its higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz and newer 3 nm process. It also wins in prime number finding, with 107 versus 86, a 24.4% lead, which points to strong efficiency in certain integer-heavy single-thread loops.

The Core 7 350 has a much lower TDP at 15 W versus 65 W, and it includes integrated graphics, making it suited for compact mobile systems where power and discrete GPU absence matter. The i5-14400F, with no integrated graphics, requires a separate GPU and targets desktop builds where power draw is less constrained.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap in favor of the Intel Core i5-14400F. It wins 14 of 17 comparisons and leads by 62.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 58.6% in PassMark integer math, and 54.6% in data compression. Its 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, compared to the Core 7 350's 71st percentile, confirms a higher overall standing in the database. The i5-14400F also carries a lower launch MSRP of $196 versus $469 for the Core 7 350.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins only in PassMark single-thread, PassMark find prime numbers, and the duplicate single-thread test. Its 10.8% single-thread lead and 24.4% prime number lead show a real, but narrow, advantage in specific single-threaded workloads. Its 15 W TDP, integrated Xe3 graphics, and mobile socket make it a low-power mobile part, but the recorded benchmarks do not show it competing with the i5-14400F in multi-core or most single-core metrics.

For users who need desktop compute performance across rendering, math, compression, and encryption, the data points to the i5-14400F. For users prioritizing single-thread speed in a mobile context, the Core 7 350 holds a small edge, but the i5-14400F remains ahead in every Cinebench test and the vast majority of PassMark tests. The database records no scenario where the Core 7 350 leads in a multi-threaded workload.