Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-14700
34.5Single-core81
30Multi-core79.6
29.1Gaming67.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K20 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+50) and Single-core (+47). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 i5-8600K
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 35
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 29
- 1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 378% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 6,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | — | 219 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 6 | 28+367% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 28 MB+1767% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 33 MB+267% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,600 MHz+39% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,480Top 69% | 2,920+97%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400Top 71% | 17,800+230%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,210Top 71% | 2,130+76%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Top 73% | 32,500+378%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 10,600Top 77% | 49,000+362%Top 11% |
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