Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-14700K
48Single-core84
39.1Multi-core85.7
39.8Gaming68.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+47) and Single-core (+36). 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
- 15% higher Base clock: 3.9 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 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 69 vs 40
- 833% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 3 MB
- 233% higher cores: 20 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | 253 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 28+133% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.6 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 28 MB+833% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 33 MB+175% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,600 MHz+23% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Top 44% | 3,000+60%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Top 56% | 19,300+172%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Top 44% | 2,200+47%Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Top 50% | 35,500+220%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 19,800Top 48% | 54,000+173%Top 9% |
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