i5-14600K vs i7-1260U

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1260U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
8.81
Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.52
+178%

Core i5-14600K outperforms Core i7-1260U by a whopping 178% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking863205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data60.94
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency92.6418.56
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed1.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K 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
SocketFCBGA1781FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K. 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-no data
SIPP++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K 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 i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency950 MHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units9632

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1416

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.

i7-1260U 8.81
i5-14600K 24.52
+178%

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.

i7-1260U 14001
i5-14600K 38941
+178%

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.

i7-1260U 1940
i5-14600K 2806
+44.6%

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.

i7-1260U 6306
i5-14600K 15958
+153%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-1260U 1203
i5-14600K 3640
+203%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-1260U 220
i5-14600K 297
+35.3%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-1260U 7258
i5-14600K 17516
+141%

Blender(-)

i7-1260U 412
+207%
i5-14600K 134

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-1260U 1611
i5-14600K 2017
+25.2%

7-Zip Single

i7-1260U 4897
i5-14600K 6910
+41.1%

7-Zip

i7-1260U 34244
i5-14600K 93235
+172%

WebXPRT 3

i7-1260U 246
i5-14600K 354
+43.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.81 24.52
Recency 23 February 2022 17 October 2023
Physical cores 10 14
Threads 12 20
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 125 Watt

i7-1260U has 1288.9% lower power consumption.

i5-14600K, on the other hand, has a 178.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 40% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

The Core i5-14600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1260U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1260U is a notebook processor while Core i5-14600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1260U and Core i5-14600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i7-1260U
Core i7-1260U
Intel Core i5-14600K
Core i5-14600K

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.1 29 votes

Rate Core i7-1260U on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
4.1 602 votes

Rate Core i5-14600K on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i7-1260U or Core i5-14600K, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.