Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-14700K
81.1Single-core84
65.7Multi-core85.7
59Gaming68.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+20) and gaming (+10). Intel Core i5-14600K 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
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 66
- Stronger gaming score: 69 vs 59
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 45% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 24,500
- 43% higher cores: 20 vs 14
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 253 W+40% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 20+43% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20 | 28+40% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 28 MB+40% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 33 MB+38% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,600 MHz+3% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900 | 3,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000 | 19,300+29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150 | 2,200+2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500 | 35,500+45% |
| PassMark | 38,500 | 54,000+40% |
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