Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-14700K
36.4Single-core84
34.7Multi-core85.7
39.2Gamingspec-based68.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+51) and single-core (+48). 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
- 21% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 86 vs 35
- 1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 286% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 9,200
- 272% higher PassMark: 54,000 vs 14,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | 253 W+39% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 28+133% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+21% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.6 GHz+17% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 28 MB+1767% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 33 MB+175% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 33% | 3,000+92%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Bottom 31% | 19,300+197%Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 25% | 2,200+79%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 35,500+286%Top 11% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 54,000+272%Top 14% |
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