Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core i7-5930K
84Single-core20.9
85.7Multi-core30.8
68.6Gaming37.7
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+63) and Multi-core (+55). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 i7-14700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 31
- Stronger gaming score: 69 vs 38
- 1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 422% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 6,800
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+233% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+133% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+51% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+1767% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+120% | 15 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,000+186%Top 9% | 1,050Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,300+282%Top 9% | 5,050Top 75% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,200+139%Top 8% | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,500+422%Top 8% | 6,800Top 73% |
| PassMark | 54,000+306%Top 9% | 13,300Top 70% |
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