Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-14700
36Single-core81
29.8Multi-core79.6
31Gamingspec-based67.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K20 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+50) and single-core (+45). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 i5-9600K
- 76% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 30
- 1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 385% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 6,700
- 367% higher threads: 28 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 219 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 6 | 28+367% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz+17% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 28 MB+1767% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 33 MB+267% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580Bottom 38% | 2,920+85%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Bottom 21% | 17,800+256%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200Bottom 24% | 2,130+78%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 21% | 32,500+385%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 11,200Bottom 17% | 49,000+338%Top 19% |
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