Intel Core i5-14400 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i5-14400 uses the LGA 1700 socket. It is a 10-core 14th Gen locked processor that runs on 700 series boards and on 600 series boards after a BIOS update, with DDR4 or DDR5 set by the board.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 16
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake Refresh
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.5 / 4.7 GHz
Intel Core i5-14400 specifications
| Cores | 10 (6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove (P-cores) and Gracemont (E-cores) |
| P-core clocks | 2.5 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 20 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) and 9.5 MB total L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 148 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, two channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | 20 lanes from the CPU: PCIe 5.0 x16 (or 2 x8) plus PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 (24 execution units, up to 1.55 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
| Cooler in the box | Intel Laminar RM1 in the retail box |
| Launch price | $221 (Intel RCP) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-14400 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 700 series | Z790, H770, B760 | Needs a BIOS update Newer boards ship ready, but some early stock needs a BIOS update first. Check the version printed on the box or the maker's CPU support list. |
| 600 series | Z690, H670, B660, H610, Q670, W680 | Needs a BIOS update Update the BIOS before installing a 14th Gen processor. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1700.
Recommended GPU pairing
| Recommended tier | Mid-range 1440p |
|---|---|
| Example GPUs | GeForce RTX 4070 Super, Radeon RX 7800 XT |
| Target resolution | 1440p high settings |
Ten cores with boost to 4.7 GHz, 20 PCIe lanes with PCIe 5.0 graphics and DDR5 keep pace with mid-range 1440p cards from the 2024 era. A faster card still works and the balance shifts with game, settings and resolution.
This is a rough match for a new build at the stated resolution, not a limit. A faster card still works and helps at higher resolutions or in games that load the GPU more than the CPU. A slower card is fine for lighter games and office use. The exact balance shifts with the game, the settings and the resolution, so no percentage is given.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i5-14400 is
The Core i5-14400 is a ten core, sixteen thread processor that Intel released in January 2024 as part of the locked 14th Gen desktop range. It has 6 Performance-cores with two threads each and 4 Efficient-cores with one each. Performance-cores run 2.5 GHz base to 4.7 GHz turbo, while Efficient-cores run 1.8 GHz base to 3.5 GHz turbo. Cache is 20 MB of shared L3 with 9.5 MB of total L2.
The change over the previous generation Core i5-13400 is small: 100 MHz more P-core boost and 200 MHz more E-core boost, with the same core counts and the same 65 W base power. Intel rates maximum turbo power at 148 W. The process is Intel 7.
Intel UHD Graphics 730 handle display output, with 24 execution units at up to 1.55 GHz. The multiplier is locked. The launch price was $221 (Intel RCP). Retail boxes include an Intel Laminar RM1 cooler.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14400 fits the LGA 1700 socket. Boards with 700 series chipsets (Z790, H770, B760) accept it with the shipping BIOS on boards built after the 14th Gen launch. Boards with 600 series chipsets (Z690, H670, B660, H610, Q670, W680) need a BIOS update that adds 14th Gen support before the chip will start.
A Z-series board is not required here because the multiplier is locked. B760 and B660 boards are the common pairing, with memory tuning available on most. H610 boards work but offer fewer USB ports and expansion slots.
Before buying, check the board maker's CPU support list for the minimum BIOS version. Boards that support USB BIOS flashback can take the update without an older processor installed.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, with the board deciding the type. Two channels carry up to 192 GB. The DDR5 ceiling is lower than on the K-series chips, which are rated to 5600 MT/s, so check kit ratings when moving a kit between builds.
The CPU supplies 20 PCIe lanes: x16 at PCIe 5.0 for graphics, splittable into two x8, plus x4 at PCIe 4.0 for storage. Chipset lanes cover the remaining slots and drives.
At 65 W base with 148 W peaks, the boxed Laminar RM1 cooler is adequate for stock operation in a case with airflow. Mounting uses the 78 mm LGA 1700 pattern, and the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers aftermarket options for quieter builds.
Stability and microcode updates
Intel confirmed in 2024 that some 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors could show Vmin shift instability from elevated voltage requests in microcode and BIOS code. It released microcode updates including 0x12B, delivered only through motherboard BIOS updates, with its Intel Default Settings profile recommended.
The 65 W locked models draw less current than the unlocked flagships, but the same advice applies. Install the current BIOS before putting the processor under sustained load, and contact the retailer or Intel if a chip that is already unstable stays unstable after the update.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the 14400 sits between the entry level Intel Core i5-12400F and the unlocked Intel Core i5-14600K. Coming from a 12th Gen board, it is usually a drop-in move subject to BIOS and power delivery, with no cooler change needed when the RM1 is already fitted.
Compared with its F sibling, the Intel Core i5-14400F drops the integrated graphics for a lower price and is otherwise the same chip. Intel's later LGA 1851 designs need a new board and DDR5 memory, so the 14400 suits a builder who wants a complete boxed chip for an existing LGA 1700 board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-14400 use?
It uses LGA 1700, written FCLGA1700 in Intel's documents.
What is the difference between the 14400 and the 13400?
The 14400 adds 100 MHz of P-core boost and 200 MHz of E-core boost over the 13400. Core counts, cache and power ratings are unchanged.
Does the 14400 run in a B660 motherboard?
Yes, after a BIOS update that adds 14th Gen support. Without the update the board will not start with this processor.
Does the 14400 work with DDR4 memory?
Yes, on a motherboard with DDR4 slots, up to DDR4-3200. A DDR5 board needs DDR5 modules instead, up to DDR5-4800.
Does the 14400 come with a cooler?
Yes. Retail boxes include the Intel Laminar RM1 cooler, which covers stock operation in a case with airflow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5 processor 14400 specifications (Intel)
- Intel Core i5-14400 CPU review (Tom's Hardware)
- Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen desktop instability root cause update (Intel)
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