Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
48Single-core92.1
39.1Multi-core96.7
39.8Gamingspec-based74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K17 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+58) and single-core (+44). 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
- 22% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 39
- 967% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 3 MB
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
- 274% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 11,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+22% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 6.2 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Bottom 47% | 3,250+74%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 38% | 21,800+207%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 45% | 2,360+57%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 42% | 41,500+274%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 63,500+221%Top 5% |
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