Intel Core i5-6500 vs Intel Core i7-14700
25.6Single-core81
22.9Multi-core79.6
21.9Gaming67.3
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-650017 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+57) and Single-core (+55). Intel Core i5-6500 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 i5-6500
- 52% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 22
- 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 829% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 3,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 219 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 28+600% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz+50% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 28 MB+2700% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 33 MB+450% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,600 MHz+52% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,180Top 85% | 2,920+147%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,050Top 92% | 17,800+484%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,130Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Top 95% | 32,500+829%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 5,600Top 95% | 49,000+775%Top 11% |
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