Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) vs Intel Core i5-13600K
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Overall performance index
74,1
Rank 13 of 27 CPUs tested
MSRP US$319
Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) is 2,6% faster on average
Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch)
Intel Core i5-13600K
Individual tests: Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) wins 21, Intel Core i5-13600K wins 6 (28 shared tests)
Performance by discipline
Gaming (720p)
324,9fps
325,0fps
Multi-thread
+3,6 %
104,6points
101,0points
Single-thread
+4,2 %
131,9points
126,5points
Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch)
Intel Core i5-13600K
Other tested CPUs
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Gaming (720p) – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i5-13600K +0,0 %Individual results (10 tests)
VR Mark Orange Room 19.416 points 19.821 points +2,1 %
VR Mark Blue Room 6.492 points 6.503 points +0,2 %
Unigine Superposition 1.1 720p Low Punkte 49.053 points 46.458 points +5,6 %
Unigine Superposition720p, Low,FPS 366,9 fps 347,5 fps +5,6 %
Shadow of the Tomb RaiderLite, 720p 277,0 fps 286,0 fps +3,2 %
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark720p, Low 23.904 points 23.658 points +1,0 %
Resident Evil VILLAGE720p, Lite, DX12 365,6 fps 380,1 fps +4,0 %
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition720p, Low, Moscow 289,9 fps 286,2 fps +1,3 %
Fortnite720p, Low 353,2 fps 406,8 fps +15,2 %
Counter-Strike 2 371,5 fps 366,8 fps +1,3 %
Multi-thread – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) +3,6 %Individual results (15 tests)
7-ZipMIPS) 32 MB 130.226 MIPS 123.012 MIPS +5,9 %
Corona 1.3lower is better 60,0 s 62,0 s +3,3 %
HandBrake4GB Video-> HQ1080P30fpslower is better 875,0 s 923,0 s +5,5 %
WinRAR 6.0164-Bit-Version 35.323 KB/s 35.997 KB/s +1,9 %
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core 3.619 points 3.470 points +4,3 %
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core 9.084 points 9.076 points +0,1 %
3D Mark Time Spy ExtremeCPU 8.048 points 8.048 points ±0 %
3D Mark Time SpyCPU 18.817 points 18.478 points +1,8 %
3DMark CPU BenchmarkMax Threads 10.711 points 10.476 points +2,2 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark16 Threads 10.038 points 9.655 points +4,0 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark8 Threads 7.460 points 7.237 points +3,1 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark4 Threads 4.486 points 4.355 points +3,0 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark2 Threads 2.264 points 2.193 points +3,2 %
Geekbench 5.5.1 CPUMulti-Thread 17.856 points 17.535 points +1,8 %
POV-Ray v3.7Multi-Thread 8.132 px/s 7.836 px/s +3,8 %
Single-thread – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) +4,2 %Individual results (3 tests)
3DMark CPU Benchmark1 Thread 1.132 points 1.096 points +3,3 %
Geekbench 5.5.1 CPUSingle-Thread 2.046 points 1.959 points +4,4 %
POV-Ray v3.7Single-Thread 778,0 px/s 741,0 px/s +5,0 %
Price / performance
Each dot is a CPU we tested – the further top-left, the more performance per euro.
Specifications
Key details
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Series | Core 14000 | Core 13000 |
| Release | Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 |
| Launch MSRP | US$319 | US$319 |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Cores, clocks and cache
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 14 | 14 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Power and manufacturing
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| TDP / base power | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 181 W |
| Process | Intel 7 | Intel 7 |
| Max temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Platform and connectivity
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s | Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Our measurements
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| System power idle | 101.5 W | 91 W |
| System power load | 318.8 W | 341 W |
| CPU package idle | 22 W | 15 W |
| CPU package load | 181 W | 198 W |
| Temperature idle | 31 °C | 37 °C |
| Temperature load | 71 °C | 87 °C |
| Highest measured clock | 5300 MHz (P) / 4000 MHz (E) | 5001 MHz / 3900 MHz (E) |
| Avg clock in games | 5300 MHz (P) / 4000 MHz (E) | 4090 MHz (P) / 3291 MHz (E) |
Test system
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Test configuration | 0x125 Patch | n/a |
| Motherboard | ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming Wifi | ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming Wifi |
| Memory | Lexar ARES RGB Black DIMM Kit 32GB, DDR5-6400 | n/a |
| CPU cooler | DeepCool LT720 | DeepCool LT720 |
| Operating system | Windows 11 21H2 | Windows 11 21H2 |
| Settings | DDR5-6400, Ultimate Leistung, Intel Presets, NO Limit Breaker | DDR5-6400 |
Buy
Intel Core i5-14600K
No offer in our shop network right now.
MSRP: US$319
Intel Core i5-13600K
No offer in our shop network right now.
MSRP: US$319
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