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Intel Core i5-14500 — Benchmarks & Specs

14 cores20 threads65W TDP$232 MSRP2024
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i5-14500?

At 1080p Ultra, the Intel Core i5-14500 averages 101 fps in Baldur's Gate 3 with a 83 fps 1% low, per ComputerBase. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 30,913 points, per PassMark Software.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Intel Core i5-14500 is a processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh family released in 2024 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include 14 cores / 20 threads, boost clock of 5 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $232 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 14 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 7 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from ComputerBase, CpuTronic, Hardwareluxx, PassMark Software, Geekbench, Notebookcheck, TopCPU.net; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i5-14500, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core i5-14500 by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 537 fps 369 fps ComputerBase 2024-02-23
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 463 fps 283 fps Hardwareluxx 2024-04-08
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 134 fps 86 fps Hardwareluxx 2024-04-08
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High RT on 114 fps 76 fps ComputerBase 2024-02-23
Starfield 1080p High 108 fps — Hardwareluxx 2024-04-08
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 101 fps 83 fps ComputerBase 2024-02-23
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 101 fps 83 fps ComputerBase 2024-02-23

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14500 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 30,913 points PassMark Software 2026-06-11
Cinebench R23 multi 22,350 points CpuTronic 2024-01-08
Cinebench R23 multi 21,147 points ComputerBase 2024-02-23
Geekbench 6 multi 15,155 points Geekbench 2024-02-01
Cinebench R23 multi (65W/154W Intel default power limits) 15,104 points ComputerBase 2024-02-23
Cinebench R23 multi 15,012 points Notebookcheck 2024-01-08
Geekbench 6 multi 14,869 points TopCPU.net 2024-04-01
Geekbench 6 multi 14,623 points CpuTronic 2024-01-08
PassMark Single Thread Rating 3,948 points PassMark Software 2026-09-26
Geekbench 6 single 2,680 points CpuTronic 2024-01-08

Products Featuring the Intel Core i5-14500

Systems with the Intel Core i5-14500

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Intel Core i5-14500 — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

cores14
tdp w65
socketLGA1700
e cores8
p cores6
threads20
process nm7
l2 cache mb11.5
l3 cache mb24
turbo power w154
base clock ghz2.6
memory supportDDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
boost clock ghz5
integrated graphicsIntel UHD 770

Intel Core i5-14500 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core i5-14500 best used for?
Intel Core i5-14500 is a 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh-family processor. Gaming, streaming and mainstream productivity are the typical workloads.
When was the Intel Core i5-14500 released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i5-14500 launched in 2024 at a $232 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core i5-14500 benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core i5-14500 have, and how does it benchmark?
Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i5-14500?
Amazon listings for the Intel Core i5-14500 are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Intel Core i5-14500 section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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