Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-14500
36.4Single-core69.7
34.7Multi-core54.3
39.2Gamingspec-based57.2
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+33) and multi-core (+20). Intel Core i5-10600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 58% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 18% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 154 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 35
- 667% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 112% higher PassMark: 30,708 vs 14,500
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 182 W+18% | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+58% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+667% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | 2,583+66%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Bottom 32% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 26% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | — |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 30,708+112%Top 38% |
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