i7-14700T vs i5-14600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.51
+25.7%
Core i7-14700T
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 35 Watt
19.50

Core i5-14600K outperforms Core i7-14700T by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking209293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.2139.13
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.5652.73
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date17 October 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600K has 64% better value for money than i7-14700T.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2028
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700T.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-14600K 24.51
+25.7%
i7-14700T 19.50

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-14600K 38926
+25.7%
i7-14700T 30973

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.51 19.50
Recency 17 October 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 14 20
Threads 20 28
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 35 Watt

i5-14600K has a 25.7% higher aggregate performance score.

i7-14700T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, 42.9% more physical cores and 40% more threads, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-14700T in performance tests.


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