Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
81.1Single-core88.7
65.7Multi-core81.6
59Gamingspec-based64.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16) and single-core (+8). 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
- 14% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 159 W
- 11% higher threads: 20 vs 18
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 81
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 66
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 20 MB
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W+14% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 18+29% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20+11% | 18 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900Top 26% | 3,182+10%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000Top 32% | 20,692+38%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150Top 15% | 2,261+5%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500Top 23% | 30,867+26%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 38,500Top 28% | 51,560+34%Top 16% |
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