Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-11700K
81.1Single-core47.9
65.7Multi-core46.8
59Gamingspec-based47.4
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+33) and multi-core (+19). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 47
- 400% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 4 MB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 63% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,500 vs 15,000
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- 39% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 181 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 251 W+39% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+75% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+25% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+6% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+400% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+50% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900+61%Top 26% | 1,800Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+56%Top 32% | 9,600Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+39%Top 17% | 1,550Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500+63%Top 23% | 15,000Top 47% |
| PassMark | 38,500+56%Top 28% | 24,700Bottom 45% |
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