Which is better, Intel Core i5-14600K or Intel Core i9-14900K?

The Intel Core i9-14900K wins in 4 out of 5 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Core i5-14600K vs Core i9-14900K

Intel

Core i5-14600K

Intel

Core i9-14900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-14600K	Core i9-14900K
Performance
Total Cores	14	24+42%
Threads	20	32+37%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz	6 GHz+12%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+9%	3.2 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	24 MB	36 MB+33%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Max Memory	192 GB	192 GB
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-14900K wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (71% better). The Core i5-14600K wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (9% better).

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Core i5-14600K

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