i5-14600T vs i7-14700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700K
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.52
+118%
Core i5-14600T
2024
14 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
15.39

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i5-14600T by a whopping 118% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking115449
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation94.9040.88
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency25.3841.61
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$255

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-14700K has 132% better value for money than i5-14600T.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700K and Core i5-14600T 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2820
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700K and Core i5-14600T 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 i7-14700K and Core i5-14600T. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-14700K and Core i5-14600T 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 i7-14700K and Core i5-14600T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700K and Core i5-14600T. 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 frequency1.6 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

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

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

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

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

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

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.

i7-14700K 33.52
+118%
i5-14600T 15.39

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.

i7-14700K 53249
+118%
i5-14600T 24439

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.

i7-14700K 2944
+16.5%
i5-14600T 2527

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.

i7-14700K 19106
+47.2%
i5-14600T 12980

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.52 15.39
Recency 17 October 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 20 14
Threads 28 20
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 35 Watt

i7-14700K has a 117.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 42.9% more physical cores and 40% more threads.

i5-14600T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

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


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