Intel · Updated June 2026
Intel Core i5-14600K: price, specs & release date
Intel Core i5-14600K, released 2023-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: cpubenchmark.net verified verify in ledger
The Intel Core i5-14600K is listed at $319 on cpubenchmark.net as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 17 CPUs (median $359); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 53/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Excellent gaming performance, near flagship, and beats like-priced non-X3D Ryzen (7700X) in games and apps; Good energy efficiency for the class (TPU measured 93 W apps / 76 W gaming) and easy to cool.
- Skip if Only a trivial gen-on-gen gain over the 13600K (3-4% apps, ~1% gaming) is a dealbreaker.
Is the Intel Core i5-14600K a good buy?
At $319, the Intel Core i5-14600K is #6 cheapest of the 17 CPUs we track, where the median is $409. On the spec sheet, its l3 cache of 24 MB is the lowest of the 18, its cores of 14 is above the median of the 18, and its base clock of 3.5 GHz is below the median of the 18.
Evidence of Record
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Two independent labs measured this product across 6 physical metrics — average power in, sustained all-core clock, max overclock and 3 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
average power in · sustained all-core clock · max overclock · average application uplift · single- and multi-threaded · gaming difference vs
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Intel Core i5-14600K
Both whitelisted testers that benchmarked the i5-14600K (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware) agree it's a strong, balanced mid-range chip with excellent gaming performance that beats like-priced non-X3D Ryzen in both games and apps, but only a trivial refresh over the 13600K (3-4% in apps, ~1% in gaming) that struggles to justify itself against discounted last-gen and X3D gaming rivals.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2023-10-17
Tested by TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware
Consistently praised
- Excellent gaming performance, near flagship, and beats like-priced non-X3D Ryzen (7700X) in games and apps · 2 sources
- Good energy efficiency for the class (TPU measured 93 W apps / 76 W gaming) and easy to cool
- Fantastic overclocking headroom, reaching 5.7 GHz on all P-cores (TPU)
Commonly flagged
- Only a trivial gen-on-gen gain over the 13600K (3-4% apps, ~1% gaming) · 2 sources
- AMD Ryzen 7800X3D / X3D lineup remains faster in gaming · 2 sources
- Discounted previous-gen 13600K (~$35 less) makes it a tough sell to upgraders
Where reviewers disagree No substantive disagreement on the data; both cite near-identical deltas (3-4% apps, ~1% gaming). The framing differs on last-gen value: Tom's Hardware calls it 'a tough sell to an upgrader' who could buy a discounted 13600K for ~$35 less, whereas TechPowerUp argues the opposite for same-price buyers ('If both processors are priced the same, you should always opt for the 14600K') and calls it 'the most fun processor for overclocking.'
The sources (2)
Average power in applications: 93 W · Average power in gaming: 76 W · Sustained all-core clock: 5.3 GHz · Max overclock (all P-Cores): 5.7 GHz · Average application uplift vs 13600K (45-test suite): 3%
Gaming on the Core i5-14600K works extremely well and is barely any slower than what the 14700K and 14900K achieve.
Averaged over the 45 tests in our application test suite, the Core i5-14600K gains a meager 3% over the 13600K, which isn't unexpected given the minimal set of changes and Intel's branding as Raptor Lake "Refresh."
Our overclocking experience on the Core i5-14600K was fantastic.
Single- and multi-threaded uplift vs 13600K: 4% · Gaming difference vs 13600K at 1080p: 1%
The Core i5-14600K gets the smallest of improvements over the previous-gen 13600K, with a mere 100 MHz increase to the E-core boost clocks.
As you would expect, we only saw slight performance gains over the 13600K in our testing, so this chip would be a tough sell to an upgrader who could instead opt for a previous-gen model for less cash.
while the 14600K isn't comparable to the gaming-specific X3D chips in gaming, it is faster than the like-priced Ryzen 7 7700X in both gaming and applications
Specifications
| Price (US) | $319 US launch MSRP $319 at October 2023 Raptor Lake Refresh launch; PassMark current price ~$248 (June 2026) reflects post-launch pricing decline |
|---|---|
| Brand | Intel |
| Released | 2023-10 |
| Cores | 14 |
| Threads | 20 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 3.5 |
| Boost clock (GHz) | 5.3 |
| L3 cache (MB) | 24 |
| Tdp (W) | 125 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Igpu | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Source: cpubenchmark.net (verified 2026-06-15). Specs from PassMark: 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 20 threads (P-cores with HT = 12, E-cores 8 = 20 total), P-core base 3.5 GHz, max turbo 5.3 GHz, 24 MB L3, 125W TDP (max 181W), FCLGA1700, Intel UHD Graphics 770, Q4 2023 (launched October 17, 2023). PassMark current price ~$248 (June 2026); Intel RCP at launch was $319. Raptor Lake Refresh generation.
Is the Intel Core i5-14600K worth it vs cheaper CPUs?
Intel Core i5-14600K against its closest cheaper and pricier CPUs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Cores | Threads | Base clock (GHz) | Boost clock (GHz) | L3 cache (MB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-14600K this | $319 | 14 | 20 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 24 |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | $309 | 14 | 14 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 24 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | $328.99 | 12 | 24 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Intel Core i5-14600K?
Both whitelisted testers that benchmarked the i5-14600K (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware) agree it's a strong, balanced mid-range chip with excellent gaming performance that beats like-priced non-X3D Ryzen in both games and apps, but only a trivial refresh over the 13600K (3-4% in apps, ~1% in gaming) that struggles to justify itself against discounted last-gen and X3D gaming rivals. Praised: Excellent gaming performance, near flagship, and beats like-priced non-X3D Ryzen (7700X) in games and apps; Good energy efficiency for the class (TPU measured 93 W apps / 76 W gaming) and easy to cool; Fantastic overclocking headroom, reaching 5.7 GHz on all P-cores (TPU). Flagged: Only a trivial gen-on-gen gain over the 13600K (3-4% apps, ~1% gaming); AMD Ryzen 7800X3D / X3D lineup remains faster in gaming; Discounted previous-gen 13600K (~$35 less) makes it a tough sell to upgraders. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Intel Core i5-14600K cost?
The Intel Core i5-14600K has a US price of $319 (US launch MSRP $319 at October 2023 Raptor Lake Refresh launch; PassMark current price ~$248 (June 2026) reflects post-launch pricing decline), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Intel Core i5-14600K compare on price?
At $319, the Intel Core i5-14600K is #6 cheapest of the 17 CPUs we track, where the median is $409.
When was the Intel Core i5-14600K released?
The Intel Core i5-14600K was released 2023-10.
What are the Intel Core i5-14600K's key specs?
Intel Core i5-14600K (Intel): cores 14, threads 20, base clock ghz 3.5, boost clock ghz 5.3, l3 cache mb 24. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $319 at cpubenchmark.net, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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