The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in 6 out of 14 comparable specs, with 5 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (237% better).
Core i5-14400F wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 64% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i9-14900 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-14400F if msrp matters more to you.
