Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i5-6600K
69.7Single-core29
54.3Multi-core24
57.2Gamingspec-based23.8
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+41) and multi-core (+30). Intel Core i5-6600K 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 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 24
- 1050% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 400% higher threads: 20 vs 4
- 380% higher PassMark: 30,708 vs 6,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- 35% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+400% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+35% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+28% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+1050% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+300% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583+99%Top 35% | 1,300Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,350Bottom 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,110Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 4,050Bottom 10% |
| PassMark | 30,708+380%Top 38% | 6,400Bottom 8% |
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