Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-14700
69.7Single-core81
54.3Multi-core79.6
57.2Gamingspec-based67.3
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1450010 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+25) and single-core (+11). Intel Core i5-14500 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
- 24% higher Base clock: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 54
- 143% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 12 MB
- 60% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 30,708
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 219 W+42% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 20+43% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20 | 28+40% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 28 MB+143% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 33 MB+38% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | 2,920+13%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,800Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,130Top 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 32,500Top 13% |
| PassMark | 30,708Top 38% | 49,000+60%Top 19% |
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