How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3/100 overall; Intel Core i7-14700 scores 77/100. Intel Core i5-10600K wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-14700 wins 20.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-10600K and the Intel Core i7-14700?

Intel Core i5-10600K advantages: 95% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $262 vs $384. Intel Core i7-14700 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 36; Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 35; 1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB; 253% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 9,200; 238% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 14,500.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i7-14700?

Intel Core i5-10600K launched cheaper at $262, versus $384 for the Intel Core i7-14700.

Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-14700

Intel

Intel Core i5-10600K

$262

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700

$384

36.4Single-core81

34.7Multi-core79.6

39.2Gamingspec-based67.3

2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K20 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+45) and single-core (+45). 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

95% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $262 vs $384

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700

Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 36
Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 35
1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
253% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 9,200
238% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 14,500

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-14700
Announced	2020	2024
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	125 W	65 W+48%
Max turbo power	182 W	219 W+20%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	No	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-14700
Cores	6	20+233%
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	0	12
Threads	12	28+133%
Base clock	4.1 GHz+95%	2.1 GHz
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	5.4 GHz+13%
L2 cache	2 MB	28 MB+1767%
L3 cache	12 MB	33 MB+175%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-14700
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,200 MHz	1,600 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-14700
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	192 GB+50%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-14700
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-14700
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560Bottom 33%	2,920+87%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,500Bottom 31%	17,800+174%Top 22%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,230Bottom 25%	2,130+73%Top 19%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,200Bottom 32%	32,500+253%Top 13%
PassMark	14,500Bottom 26%	49,000+238%Top 19%

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