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Core i5-14600K

14 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.3 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4.1 · 215 votes

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Cores
14
Threads
20
Boost
5.3 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
125W
Socket
FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming23
Productivity22
Single-core24
Multi-core58
Power efficiency20

Lab scores

Performance score23
Cores14
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)5.3 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p51 fps
1440p40 fps
4K28 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R
Process node
Intel 7 nm
Socket
FCLGA1700
Release year
2023
Total cores
14
Threads
20
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.5 GHz
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
L1 cache
1120 KB
L2 cache
28 MB
L3 cache
24 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Max capacity
192 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
89.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
125W
Max temperature
100°C
PCIe
PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price
$319
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 all-round performance for gaming and everyday tasks. The common gripe is that it runs hot under load and needs a good cooler.

Pros
  • Mixes speed and efficiency cores well
  • Fast single-thread for gaming
  • Handles heavy multitasking without stutter
  • Overclocks easily with good cooling
Cons
  • Can run hot under load
  • Needs a new motherboard
  • No major upgrade from last gen
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-14600K

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a solid mid-range desktop chip with a hybrid core design, but it's a minor refresh that fits the same old socket.

Get it if you want strong gaming and productivity performance from a mid-range chip that runs cool with a decent cooler. Skip it if you're building a budget system or need the absolute fastest single-core speed for competitive gaming.

Buy it if…

  • You want strong gaming performance without the premium cost.
  • You need fast single-threaded speed for creative apps and games.
  • You are building a new mid-range PC and plan to use an older LGA1700 board.
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