Core i5-14500T

Name: Intel Core i5-14500T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.1 (13 reviews)

14 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4.1 · 13 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.8 GHz

L3 cache

24 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming14

Productivity13

Single-core14

Multi-core58

Power efficiency12

Lab scores

Performance score14

Cores14

Threads20

Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p31 fps

1440p25 fps

4K17 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: 1.7 GHz
Boost clock: 4.8 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): 35W
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 low power draw and quiet operation for office builds. The usual gripe is that it feels sluggish compared to the standard i5 in heavier tasks.

Pros

Stays cool in cramped cases
Great for quiet home servers
Handles everyday tasks effortlessly
Sips power, lowers electric bill

Cons

Small cooler may limit sustained loads
Limited overclocking potential
Older architecture feels dated

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-14500T

A low-power Raptor Lake refresh chip that trades raw speed for impressive efficiency in compact builds.

Get it if you need a low-power work or home office PC that stays cool and quiet in a compact build. Skip it if you want top gaming speed or heavy multitasking, as a higher-watt chip will outperform it.