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Intel Core i5-14600K — Benchmarks & Specs

20 threads125W TDP$319 MSRP2023

Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i5-14600K?

At 1080p (High), the Intel Core i5-14600K averages 330 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per WePC. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 38,450 pts, per PassMark.

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 i5-14600K is a processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh family released in 2023 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 5.3 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $319 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 7 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i5-14600K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

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 i5-14600K 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 High 330 fps — WePC 2024-12-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 156 fps 131 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-02-16
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Unspecified 156 fps 131 fps Tech4Gamers 2023-12-31
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Unspecified 144 fps 126 fps Tech4Gamers 2023-12-31
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 144 fps 126 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-02-16
Starfield 1080p High 96 fps 84 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-02-16
Starfield 1080p Unspecified 96 fps 84 fps Tech4Gamers 2023-12-31

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 i5-14600K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 38,450 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 38,444 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 24,491 points NotebookCheck 2023-10-17
Cinebench R23 multi 23,763 points XDA Developers 2023-10-17
Geekbench 6 multi 16,666 points TechPowerUp 2023-10-02
Geekbench 6 multi 15,949 points Geekbench Browser 2023-10-17
PassMark Single Thread 4,268 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
Geekbench 6 single 2,819 points TechPowerUp 2023-10-02
Geekbench 6 single 2,804 points Geekbench Browser 2023-10-17
Cinebench R23 single 2,093 points TweakTown 2023-10-17

Full Specifications

tdp w125
socketLGA1700
e cores8
p cores6
threads20
l3 cache mb24
boost clock ghz5.3

Intel Core i5-14600K — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core i5-14600K best used for?
Intel Core i5-14600K is a Raptor Lake Refresh-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Intel Core i5-14600K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i5-14600K launched in 2023 at a $319 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core i5-14600K compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core i5-14600K side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i5-14600K?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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