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Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i5-9600K

WINNER
Intel Core i5-14500
59.6Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i5-9600K
32Inno Score
69.7Single-core36
54.3Multi-core29.8
57.2Gamingspec-based31
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+34) and multi-core (+24). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 36
  • Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 30
  • 667% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
  • 233% higher threads: 20 vs 6
  • 174% higher PassMark: 30,708 vs 11,200
  • Lower launch price: $232 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K

  • 42% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
  • Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-14500Intel Core i5-9600K
Announced20242018
SocketLGA1700LGA1151-v2
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP65 W+32%95 W
Max turbo power154 W+29%119 W
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-14500Intel Core i5-9600K
Cores14+133%6
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores80
Threads20+233%6
Base clock2.6 GHz3.7 GHz+42%
Boost clock5 GHz+9%4.6 GHz
L2 cache12 MB+667%2 MB
L3 cache24 MB+167%9 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-14500Intel Core i5-9600K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock1,550 MHz1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-14500Intel Core i5-9600K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory192 GB+50%128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-14500Intel Core i5-9600K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-14500Intel Core i5-9600K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,583+63%Top 35%1,580Bottom 38%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,000Bottom 21%
Cinebench R23 (single)—1,200Bottom 24%
Cinebench R23 (multi)—6,700Bottom 21%
PassMark30,708+174%Top 38%11,200Bottom 17%

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