Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-6700K
69.7Single-core30.7
54.3Multi-core27
57.2Gamingspec-based25.6
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+39) and multi-core (+27). Intel Core i7-6700K 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 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 27
- 1050% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 250% higher cores: 14 vs 4
- 245% higher PassMark: 30,708 vs 8,900
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 54% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+150% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 4 GHz+54% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+19% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+1050% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+200% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583+82%Top 35% | 1,420Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,650Bottom 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 5,000Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 30,708+245%Top 38% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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