Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i5-8600K
69.7Single-core34.5
54.3Multi-core30
57.2Gamingspec-based29.1
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) and multi-core (+24). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 30
- 667% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 233% higher threads: 20 vs 6
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+133% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+233% | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+16% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+667% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+167% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583+75%Top 35% | 1,480Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,400Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,210Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 30,708+190%Top 38% | 10,600Bottom 16% |
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