Best Budget Intel · Processors (CPUs)

Intel Core i5-14400F

With ten cores and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 motherboards, the i5-14400F lets you build a capable gaming PC very cheaply, especially if you reuse DDR4 memory from an older system.

Brand: Intel
Best for: Budget builds reusing DDR4 memory
Price range: Budget
Our score: 8.0/10

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Key specifications

Cores / threads	10 (6P + 4E) / 16
Boost clock	4.7GHz
L3 cache	20MB
Base power	65W
Socket	LGA 1700
Graphics	None (F model, needs a graphics card)

Strengths and weaknesses

Pros

Works with cheap DDR4 or DDR5 boards
Cooler included
Good multi-threaded performance for the price

Cons

LGA 1700 has no further upgrades
No built-in graphics

Verdict

With ten cores and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 motherboards, the i5-14400F lets you build a capable gaming PC very cheaply, especially if you reuse DDR4 memory from an older system. It earns our Best Budget Intel award in our guide to the best processors (cpus).

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