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Intel Core i5-14600K
A 14-core unlocked LGA1700 mid-ranger that still games well, though it is no longer a bargain.
- LGA1700
- 14
- 20
- 5.3 GHz
- 125 W
PCPR score
6.4
Fair
Best price we’ve seen
$319MSRP
List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.
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The short version
The Core i5-14600K has 14 cores (6 P plus 8 E) and 20 threads, a 5.3 GHz maximum turbo and a 181 W maximum power rating. It was a small refresh of the 13600K and remains capable at gaming. Today its street price is near or above newer options like the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, so it makes sense mostly for existing LGA1700 boards.
Pros
- Strong mainstream gaming
- Unlocked
- DDR4 and DDR5 board support
Cons
- Minor refresh over the 13600K
- Street price is higher than newer rivals
- End-of-line socket
- No cooler included
Best for
- Upgrading an existing LGA1700 board
- Gamers who want an unlocked mid-range chip
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Series
- 14th Gen Core
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake Refresh
- Cores
- 14
- Performance cores
- 6
- Efficiency cores
- 8
- Threads
- 20
Performance
- Base clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Max boost
- 5.3 GHz
- L3 cache
- 24 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
- Gaming index
- 73
- Single-thread index
- 86
- Multi-thread index
- 52
Power
- TDP
- 125 W
- Max power (PPT / PL2)
- 181 W
Features
- Integrated graphics
- Yes
- Integrated GPU
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
- Cooler in box
- No
- Process
- Intel 7
Memory
- Memory support
- DDR5, DDR4
- Rated memory speed
- 5,600 MT/s
- Max memory
- 192 GB
Expansion
- PCIe version
- 5.0
- PCIe lanes
- 20
Compatibility notes
- Socket LGA1700 works with 600- and 700-series boards; boards come in DDR4 or DDR5 versions, so choose the memory type before buying. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
- Needs a separate cooler rated for 125 W base power.
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Video reviews
Mixed · Review
The Last Hope for Intel 14th "Gen" - Core i5-14600K Review, Benchmarks, & Discussion
Gamers Nexus
Gamers Nexus' review of the 14600K, calling it the last hope for 14th Gen.
Mixed · Review
Should You Even Buy an Intel i5-14600K?
Techo Mode
Techo Mode asks whether the 14600K is worth buying.
Overview · Comparison
Ryzen 5 7500F vs i5-14600KF (DDR4) | Ultimate RAM Crisis Benchmark | RTX 4070 Ti Super
GAMING BENCH - RGB
Benchmark comparison of the Ryzen 5 7500F against the i5-14600KF with DDR4 memory using an RTX 4070 Ti Super.
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What reviewers and owners say
PC Gamer
MixedPC Gamer finds the 14600K a strong all-rounder that beats AMD's mid-range in gaming and productivity, but it's barely faster than the cheaper 13600K and draws roughly twice the power of Ryzen rivals.
Review
Read the sourcer/hardware · u/Infinite-Passion6886
PositiveAn owner reports the chip running flawlessly with power limits set to 181W on an MSI Z790 Tomahawk, describing the system as perfectly balanced and problem-free.
2024-08-13
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Common questions
Which motherboards work with the Core i5-14600K?
It uses socket LGA1700, which fits 600- and 700-series chipset boards. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
Does the Core i5-14600K work with DDR4 or DDR5?
Intel lists support for both DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s and DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, up to 192 GB. The type depends on the motherboard, because a board takes one or the other.
Is the 14600K better than the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Tom's Hardware's hierarchy ranks the 250K Plus higher in gaming and it has more cores, but it needs a new LGA1851 board.
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