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Core i5-14500
14 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
14
Threads
20
Boost
5.0 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming19
Productivity18
Single-core20
Multi-core58
Power efficiency16
Lab scores
Performance score19
Cores14
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p42 fps
1440p33 fps
4K23 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-R
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2024
- Total cores
- 14
- Threads
- 20
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.0 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1120 KB
- L2 cache
- 17.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 24 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 192 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 76.8 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $232
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the balanced performance for gaming and productivity without breaking the bank. The common gripe is the higher power draw under full load compared to previous-gen chips.
Pros
- Sips power, runs cool and quiet
- Great for multitasking without breaking a sweat
- Handles everyday gaming without a stutter
- Packs punch for its price point
Cons
- Older LGA1700 socket is dead end
- Motherboard costs are still too high
- Integrated graphics is only basic display output
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-14500
Intel's Core i5-14500 is a solid mid-range CPU that offers great multi-core performance for the price, but its main caveat is relying on an older socket with no upgrade path.
Get it if you want a solid midrange workhorse for everyday tasks and gaming without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need maximum multi-core muscle for heavy video editing or rendering.
Buy it if…
- You need solid multi-tasking without paying for top-tier gaming performance.
- You’re building a quiet office PC that handles heavy spreadsheets and browser tabs.
- You want a reliable mid-range CPU for a home server or media transcoding rig.
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