Intel Core i5-4440 vs Intel Core i5-14400

The Intel Core i5-4440 (Haswell S-architecture) was introduced for fourth-generation mainstream desktops.

The Intel Core i5-14400 (Raptor Lake S Refresh-architecture) is a current 14th-generation processor for modern desktop systems.

The Intel Core i5-4440 (22 nm) has 4 cores/4 threads and 6 MB Level 3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14400 (10 nm) offers 6 performance and 4 efficient cores (10 cores/16 threads), 10 MB Level 2 and 20 MB Level 3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14400 delivers significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance than the Intel Core i5-4440.

For gaming, the Intel Core i5-14400 is superior. High single-core performance, 90 GB/s memory bandwidth, and PCIe 5.0 are crucial. The Intel Core i5-4440 (PCIe 3.0, 26 GB/s memory bandwidth) is insufficient for modern games. The Intel Core i5-4440 has a TDP of 84 watts.

The Intel Core i5-14400 is more efficient in basic operation but can exhibit higher peak power consumption under full load. The Intel Core i5-4440 is only available used, very cheap, offering low performance. The Intel Core i5-14400 is newly available with good value for money for modern requirements.

The Intel Core i5-4440 is suitable for simple office tasks or budget upgrades. For all modern applications, multitasking, and gaming, the Intel Core i5-14400 is the better choice, thanks to high performance, hybrid core architecture, PCIe 5.0, and Intel UHD Graphics 730 (vs. Intel HD Graphics 4600).