Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-14700K

Intel Core i5-14600K ≈ ₹28,200 today Buy now

Intel Core i7-14700K ≈ ₹37,200 today Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700K are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14600K gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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Why pick Core i5-14600K

About ₹9,000 cheaper today

Why pick Core i7-14700K

4% higher estimated gaming score
6 more cores (20 vs 14)

Specifications

	Core i5-14600K	Core i7-14700K
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Raptor Lake Refresh
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	14	20
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	8P + 12E
Threads	20	28
Boost clock	5.3 GHz	5.5 GHz
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
L2 cache	20 MB	28 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	33 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Intel UHD 770
Released	—	—
Price today (≈)	₹28,200	₹37,200

FAQ

Is Core i5-14600K better than Core i7-14700K?

Core i5-14600K and Core i7-14700K are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14600K gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i5-14600K or Core i7-14700K?

Both are rated at 125 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-14600K or Core i7-14700K?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-14600K gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-14700K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.