How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-14500 scores 59.6/100 overall; Intel Core i9-10900K scores 47.9/100. Intel Core i5-14500 wins 13 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-10900K wins 5.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-14500 and the Intel Core i9-10900K?

Intel Core i5-14500 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 42; Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 48; 360% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; Lower launch price: $232 vs $488. Intel Core i9-10900K advantages: 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6; 62% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 154 W; 42% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-14500 or Intel Core i9-10900K?

Intel Core i5-14500 launched cheaper at $232, versus $488 for the Intel Core i9-10900K.

Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i9-10900K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14500

$232

Intel

Intel Core i9-10900K

$488

69.7Single-core41.9

54.3Multi-core48.2

57.2Gamingspec-based54.6

13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145005 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+6). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 42
Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 48
360% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
Lower launch price: $232 vs $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K

67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
62% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 154 W
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 i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-10900K
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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-10900K
Cores	14+40%	10
Performance cores	6	10+67%
Efficiency cores	8	0
Threads	20	20
Base clock	2.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+42%
Boost clock	5 GHz	5.3 GHz+6%
L2 cache	12 MB+360%	3 MB
L3 cache	24 MB+20%	20 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-10900K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,550 MHz	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-10900K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-10900K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-10900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,583+49%Top 35%	1,730Bottom 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	10,400Top 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,340Bottom 39%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	—	16,300Top 39%
PassMark	30,708+30%Top 38%	23,700Bottom 43%

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