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Core i5-14600
14 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
14
Threads
20
Boost
5.2 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming22
Productivity21
Single-core23
Multi-core58
Power efficiency19
Lab scores
Performance score22
Cores14
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p48 fps
1440p39 fps
4K26 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
- 2.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1120 KB
- L2 cache
- 28 MB
- L3 cache
- 24 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-5600
- Max capacity
- 192 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 89.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $255
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 strong multi-core performance for everyday tasks and gaming at a low power draw. The common gripe is the platform cost and that it runs warmer than expected with the stock cooler.
Pros
- Plays modern games with zero fuss
- Handles heavy multitasking without stutter
- Runs cool even under sustained loads
- Works great with cheaper motherboards
Cons
- Intel stock cooler is barely adequate
- Lacks overclocking support entirely
- Requires motherboard BIOS update often
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-14600
A well-rounded mid-range desktop CPU that balances strong multi-threaded performance with relatively modest power consumption and heat output.
Get it if you need a solid midrange chip for everyday work and gaming that runs cool on the stock cooler. Skip it if you’re building a high-end rig or want the best performance for heavy multitasking.
Buy it if…
- You need strong single-core speed for gaming without paying for an unlocked chip.
- You build an office PC that must stay cool and quiet on the stock cooler.
- You upgrade an older LGA1700 board and want the latest Raptor Lake efficiency.
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