How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-14500 scores 59.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-11700K scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i5-14500 wins 13 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-11700K wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-14500 and the Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i5-14500 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 48; Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 47; 188% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB; 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8; 50% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 16 MB; Lower launch price: $232 vs $399. Intel Core i7-11700K advantages: 63% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 154 W; 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-14500 or Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i5-14500 launched cheaper at $232, versus $399 for the Intel Core i7-11700K.

Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-11700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14500

$232

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700K

$399

69.7Single-core47.9

54.3Multi-core46.8

57.2Gamingspec-based47.4

13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22) and multi-core (+8). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 48
Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 47
188% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
50% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 16 MB
Lower launch price: $232 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K

63% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 154 W
38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-11700K
Announced	2024	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	154 W	251 W+63%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cores	14+75%	8
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	8	0
Threads	20+25%	16
Base clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
Boost clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB+188%	4 MB
L3 cache	24 MB+50%	16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-11700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	1,550 MHz	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-11700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,583+44%Top 35%	1,800Bottom 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	9,600Bottom 50%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,550Bottom 48%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	—	15,000Top 46%
PassMark	30,708+24%Top 38%	24,700Bottom 45%

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