Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-14700KF
81.1Single-core81.7
65.7Multi-core82.8
59Gamingspec-based68.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+1). 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 $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 66
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 43% higher cores: 20 vs 14
- 40% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 181 W
- 40% higher threads: 28 vs 20
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900Top 26% | 2,922+1%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000Top 32% | 19,147+28%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150Top 15% | 2,160Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500Top 23% | 33,441+36%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 38,500Top 28% | 51,926+35%Top 15% |
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