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Core i5-14600K
14 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.3 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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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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