Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i5-6600K
81.1Single-core29
65.7Multi-core24
59Gamingspec-based23.8
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+52) and multi-core (+42). Intel Core i5-6600K 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 i5-14600K
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 24
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB
- 505% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,500 vs 4,050
- 502% higher PassMark: 38,500 vs 6,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 91 W+27% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+400% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+36% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1900% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+300% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900+123%Top 26% | 1,300Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+348%Top 32% | 3,350Bottom 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+94%Top 17% | 1,110Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500+505%Top 23% | 4,050Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 38,500+502%Top 28% | 6,400Bottom 8% |
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