The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in 10 out of 14 comparable specs, with 3 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (438% better).
Core i7-11700K wins in 1 spec (Base Clock: 38% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i5-14500 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i7-11700K if base clock matters more to you.
