Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-5930K
81.1Single-core20.9
65.7Multi-core30.8
59Gaming37.7
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+60) and Multi-core (+35). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 31
- Stronger gaming score: 59 vs 38
- 1233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 2 MB
- 260% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,500 vs 6,800
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+133% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+67% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+43% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+60% | 15 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900+176%Top 13% | 1,050Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+197%Top 20% | 5,050Top 75% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+134%Top 9% | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500+260%Top 16% | 6,800Top 73% |
| PassMark | 38,500+189%Top 18% | 13,300Top 70% |
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