i7-14700KF vs i5-14600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
25.75
Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
34.85
+35.3%

Core i7-14700KF outperforms Core i5-14600KF by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking192111
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation70.1482.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.7525.37
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date17 October 2023 (less than a year ago)17 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-14700KF has 18% better value for money than i5-14600KF.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-14600KF and Core i7-14700KF 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 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.6 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 i5-14600KF and Core i7-14700KF 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 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14600KF and Core i7-14700KF. 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++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-14600KF and Core i7-14700KF 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 i5-14600KF and Core i7-14700KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

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

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.

i5-14600KF 25.75
i7-14700KF 34.85
+35.3%

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.

i5-14600KF 39321
i7-14700KF 53226
+35.4%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-14600KF 2777
i7-14700KF 2995
+7.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-14600KF 15758
i7-14700KF 19564
+24.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.75 34.85
Physical cores 14 20
Threads 20 28

i7-14700KF has a 35.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 42.9% more physical cores and 40% more threads.

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


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