Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-14500
48Single-core69.7
39.1Multi-core54.3
39.8Gamingspec-based57.2
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22) and multi-core (+15). Intel Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K
- 63% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 154 W
- 50% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 39
- 283% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 100% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+63% | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+50% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+283% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Bottom 48% | 2,583+38%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 39% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 46% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 43% | — |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 30,708+55%Top 38% |
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