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Core i5-14600T
14 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.1 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
14
Threads
20
Boost
5.1 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming16
Productivity15
Single-core16
Multi-core58
Power efficiency14
Lab scores
Performance score16
Cores14
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)5.1 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p35 fps
1440p28 fps
4K19 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
- 1.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.1 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)
- 35W
- 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 praise its low power draw and cool operation for quiet builds. The main complaint is that the base clocks feel sluggish for anything beyond light multitasking.
Pros
- Plays demanding games on a tiny power budget
- Stays cool even in cramped mini PCs
- Handles heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat
- Quiet enough for a living room media hub
Cons
- Stock cooler inadequate for sustained loads
- Locked multiplier limits overclocking potential
- E-core heavy design can hurt gaming
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-14600T
A modest 35-watt desktop processor that trades peak performance for extreme power efficiency in compact builds.
Get it if you need a low-power office or HTPC chip that runs cool and quiet without sacrificing everyday responsiveness. Skip it if you want top gaming or heavy multitasking speed, as more demanding CPUs offer better performance for similar money.
Buy it if…
- You want a low-power office PC that stays silent under load.
- You need good multi-core speed in a compact, fanless build.
- You prioritize energy efficiency for a 24/7 home server.
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