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Intel Core i5-14400T vs Intel Core i5-14600T: Comparison

What is the difference between Core i5-14400T and Core i5-14600T?

There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core i5-14400T 10 against Core i5-14600T 14. Add l3 cache to that, 20 MB on the Core i5-14400T versus 24 MB on the Core i5-14600T, and the pattern holds. There is a split on igpu as well, Intel UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14400T versus Intel UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i5-14600T. They differ on max turbo power too, 82 W on the Core i5-14400T versus 92 W on the Core i5-14600T. They differ on memory type too, DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-14400T versus DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-14600T.

Who each one is for

The Core i5-14400T suits small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for gaming desktops and overclocking. The Core i5-14600T is the one to take for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not built for gaming desktops and overclocking. Our rating of the Core i5-14400T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14400T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems. Our rating of the Core i5-14600T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

What Core i5-14400T and Core i5-14600T have in common

Everything else lines up. Performance cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket and socket status read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 16 further specifications as well.

Core i5-14400T vs Core i5-14600T price

The Core i5-14600T asks 15% more, $255 against $221 for the Core i5-14400T.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i5-14400T and Core i5-14600T differ on efficiency cores?

Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core i5-14400T versus 8 on the Core i5-14600T.

Is the Product Line the same on the Core i5-14400T and Core i5-14600T?

It is. Both are listed at Core i5, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Which is cheaper, Core i5-14400T or Core i5-14600T?

The Core i5-14600T asks 15% more, $255 against $221 for the Core i5-14400T.

Intel Core i5-14400T
Intel

$221.00

Consumercarts listing

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Intel Core i5-14600T
Intel

$255.00

Consumercarts listing

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Product Line

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Core i5
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Core i5
  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Desktop
  • Model Number

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    i5-14400T
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    i5-14600T
  • Codename

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    2024
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    35 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    35 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Raptor Lake Refresh
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Raptor Lake Refresh
  • Socket

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    FCLGA1700
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    FCLGA1700
  • Socket Status

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Mature
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Mature
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    7 nm
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    10
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    14Best
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    6
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    4
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    8Best
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    16
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    20Best
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    1.5 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    1.8 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    4.5 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5.1 GHz
  • Unlocked Multiplier

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    No
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    No
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    20 MB-17%
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    24 MBBest
  • 3D Stacked Cache

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    No
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    No
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    35 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    35 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    82 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    92 W
  • Max Operating Temp

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    100 C
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    100 C
  • Bundled Cooler

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    None
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    None
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
  • Max Memory Speed

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    4800 MT/s
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5600 MT/sBest
  • Memory Channels

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    2
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    2
  • Max Memory Capacity

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    192 GBBest
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    128 GB
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
  • Copilot Plus Certified

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    No
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    No
  • PCIe Generation

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    5.0
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    20
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    20
  • Launch MSRP

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    $221
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    $255
  • Retail Availability

    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Boxed Retail
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Boxed Retail

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 14400T if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).

    Choose 14600T if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

    Price comparison

    RetailerIntel Core i5-14400TIntel Core i5-14600T
    Consumercarts listing

    $221.00

    View on Consumercarts listing

    $255.00

    View on Consumercarts listing

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Intel Core i5-14400T

    7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-14400T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

    Intel Core i5-14600T

    7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-14600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

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