CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core shows superior performance with a 28.4% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600K

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

218th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs63rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2023

Market Position

139th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs50th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs36th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

4,281

Core

4,202

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

39,246

Core

50,389

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600K

ARM Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 0 MHz, ARM Apple processor 24 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600K

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600K

N/A

Core

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600K

N/A

Core

The Intel Core i5-14600K and Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core drawing more power under load (NaNW vs NaNW). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.