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Core i5-14600K

Core i5
Current Price
$259.00
MSRP: $319.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#42
of 234
Overall Rank
#58
of 251
Value Rank
#30
of 207
Gaming Rank
#28
of 251
Productivity Rank
#58
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
14
Threads
20
P-Cores
6
E-Cores
8
Base Clock
3.5 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
2 MB per core
L3 Cache
24 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
181W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR5, DDR4
Max Memory
192GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
UHD Graphics 770

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i5-14600K (Selected)17,451

Quick Stats

Generation
14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh)
Release Date
10/17/2023 - 2 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
17451
Value67.4
Efficiency139.6

Use Case Ratings

Gaming9/10
Productivity8.5/10
Budget Value8.5/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single2,072
Cinebench R23 Multi25,270
Geekbench 6 Single2,834
Geekbench 6 Multi16,070
PassMark38,535

Console Comparison

Core i5-14600K
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
57%
57%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
54%
54%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
10%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
9%
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Notes

The Core i5-14600K offers exceptional gaming and productivity value with 14 cores (6 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, boosting up to 5.3 GHz. This 14th gen processor delivers near-flagship gaming performance at a mid-range price point, making it one of the best value CPUs for gaming-focused builds. The unlocked multiplier enables easy overclocking, while DDR5 and DDR4 support provides build flexibility. Ideal for 1440p gaming, streaming, and moderate content creation workloads. Its hybrid architecture excels in both single-threaded games and multi-threaded applications, competing strongly with AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X.