The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in 9 out of 14 comparable specs, with 2 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (2033% better).
Core i5-10400F wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 71% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i9-14900 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-10400F if msrp matters more to you.
