Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i9-10850K
69.7Single-core40.7
54.3Multi-core47
57.2Gamingspec-based54
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145005 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+7). Intel Core i9-10850K 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 41
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 47
- 360% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,583 vs 1,700
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
- 62% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 154 W
- 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 i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 250 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+40% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+360% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+20% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583+52%Top 35% | 1,700Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,100Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,310Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 15,700Top 43% |
| PassMark | 30,708+35%Top 38% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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