CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 26.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 64.1% advantage
The Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz has the highest core count with 8 cores

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

Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2021

Market Position

509th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs340th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs173rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

4,281

3.60GHz

3,380

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

39,246

3.60GHz

23,919

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

3.60GHz

🔄Other Names

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

i5-14600K

11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

3.60GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

3.6 GHz

3.60GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

5.0 GHz

3.60GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600K

8 Threads: 16

3.60GHz

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

FCLGA1200

3.60GHz

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600K

125 W

3.60GHz

💾Cache

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

i5-14600K

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB

3.60GHz

The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz 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 Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz drawing more power under load (125W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.