Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i9-14900K
34.5Single-core88.2
30Multi-core94.5
29.1Gamingspec-based73.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K17 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 87.3 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+65) and single-core (+54). 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
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 95 vs 30
- 2033% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
- 488% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 40,000 vs 6,800
- 485% higher PassMark: 62,000 vs 10,600
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 6 | 32+433% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 6 GHz+40% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+2033% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 36 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,480Bottom 26% | 3,130+111%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400Bottom 26% | 21,000+289%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,210Bottom 25% | 2,280+88%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Bottom 22% | 40,000+488%Top 7% |
| PassMark | 10,600Bottom 16% | 62,000+485%Top 7% |
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