Which is better, Intel Core i5-11600K or Intel Core i7-14700K?

The Intel Core i7-14700K wins in 5 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-11600K.

Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-14700K

Intel

Core i5-11600K

Intel

Core i7-14700K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-11600K	Core i7-14700K
Performance
Total Cores	6	20+70%
Threads	12	28+57%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.6 GHz+12%
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+15%	3.4 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	12 MB	33 MB+64%
Platform
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
Architecture	Rocket Lake	Raptor Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	192 GB+33%
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 750	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (233% better). The Core i5-11600K wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (15% better).

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Core i5-11600K

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