Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i7-14700K
29Single-core84
24Multi-core85.7
23.8Gaming68.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+62) and Single-core (+55). Intel Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 29
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 69 vs 24
- 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 777% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 4,050
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 91 W+27% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 28+600% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.6 GHz+44% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 28 MB+2700% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 33 MB+450% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,600 MHz+39% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Top 77% | 3,000+131%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Top 90% | 19,300+476%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,110Top 78% | 2,200+98%Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,050Top 90% | 35,500+777%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 6,400Top 89% | 54,000+744%Top 9% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core i5-6600Kvs Intel Core i7-4790VSIntel Core i5-6600Kvs Intel Core i5-7500VSIntel Core i5-6600Kvs Intel Core i7-4770KVSIntel Core i5-6600Kvs Intel Core i7-4770VSIntel Core i7-14700Kvs AMD Ryzen 9 7900XVSIntel Core i7-14700Kvs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DVSIntel Core i7-14700Kvs Intel Core i7-14700VSIntel Core i7-14700Kvs Intel Core i9-13900KVS