CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 10.6%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core shows superior performance with a 5.0% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

218th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs63rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2022

Market Position

203rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs148th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs56th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

4,281

Core

3,869

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

39,246

Core

41,209

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

ARM Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600KF

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600KF

60 W

Core

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600KF

N/A

Core

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 60W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.