Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i5-6500
69.7Single-core25.6
54.3Multi-core22.9
57.2Gamingspec-based21.9
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+44) and multi-core (+31). Intel Core i5-6500 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 i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 26
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 23
- 1050% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 448% higher PassMark: 30,708 vs 5,600
- 400% higher threads: 20 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- 23% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $232
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+400% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+39% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+1050% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+300% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583+119%Top 35% | 1,180Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,050Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 3,500Bottom 4% |
| PassMark | 30,708+448%Top 38% | 5,600Bottom 4% |
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