Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-14500
75.1Single-core69.7
65.5Multi-core54.3
57.8Gamingspec-based57.2
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+5). Intel Core i5-14500 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 i5-13600K
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 54
- 74% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 35% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 25% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 30,708
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W+18% | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+35% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+74% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+6%Top 31% | 2,583Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500Top 29% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000Top 24% | — |
| PassMark | 38,300+25%Top 29% | 30,708Top 38% |
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