Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-14700KF
34.5Single-core81.7
30Multi-core82.8
29.1Gamingspec-based68.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+53) 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
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 30
- 1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 392% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 6,800
- 390% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 10,600
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 6 | 28+367% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+30% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 28 MB+1767% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 33 MB+267% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,480Bottom 27% | 2,922+97%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400Bottom 26% | 19,147+255%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,210Bottom 25% | 2,160+79%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Bottom 22% | 33,441+392%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 10,600Bottom 16% | 51,926+390%Top 15% |
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