CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i5-14600K

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior performance with a 36.7% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-14700

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
125th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs31st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-14600K

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-14700
4,487
i5-14600K
4,281

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700
53,637
i5-14600K
39,246

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i5-14600K

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700
i7-14700
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i5-14600K
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i5-14600K
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i5-14600K
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-14700
125 W
i5-14600K
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600K

The Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Core i5-14600K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-14600K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

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