Introduction
Intel Core 14th Gen Desktop S-series Processor Family is launching, and we have a full review of the new Intel Core i5-14600K CPU today. Call it a “Raptor Lake Refresh” if you like, or a new revision, but the better description is perhaps a new “refinement” of the Raptor Lake architecture CPUs. You can decide if this fits the definition of a new “Generation”, but at any rate, Intel is calling it the 14th Gen Processor Family, which follows the 13th Gen Processor Family formerly known as Raptor Lake.
The new Intel Core 14th Gen Processor Family is based on the same Raptor Lake CPU architecture, operates on the same LGA1700 socket, and utilizes the same process node and ISA as the previous “13th Gen” family. The new CPUs will comprise of CPUs from the Intel Core i9-14900K, to Core i7-14700K to Core i5-14600K. There are K and KF SKUs within those, the KF SKUs do not have the IGP on board and will cost a little less.
Don’t miss our full Intel Core i9-14900K CPU Review.
At the heart of pricing, the Intel Core i9-14900K will be $589 RCP (USD), the Intel Core i7-14700K will be $409 RCP (USD), and the Intel Core i5-14600K will be $319 RCP USD. How this compares to the pricing of the 13th Gen Processor Family at its launch is as follows: Intel Core i9-13900K is $598 RCP (USD), Intel Core i7-13700K is $409 RCP (USD), and Intel Core i5-13600K is $319 RCP (USD). Therefore, the 14th Gen CPU pricing is exactly the same (RCP USD) as the 13th Gen was, so no price increases or pricing changes, thank goodness. Now, actual online and retail pricing will vary, naturally, so make sure to check out the pricing widget for the latest online prices.
Intel Core i5-14600K
The Intel Core i5-14600K currently sits at the bottom of the new 14th Gen Processor family SKU, but it is no slouch by any means. This CPU is priced similarly to the Intel Core i5-13600K and is based on the same Raptor Lake architecture and LGA1700 socket. This being the younger brother to the flagship, means less power demand, and thus is able to run on less expensive motherboards just fine.
With chipsets like Intel B series, such as B760, and so forth, this CPU should pair well in those motherboards. We have reviewed some great B760-based motherboards on our site. In addition, you can opt for less expensive Z790 motherboards if you still wish to have all the features those motherboards contain. The Intel Core i5-14600K opens up more options, and you don’t have to be so constrained on power or cooling management.
The Intel Core i5-14600K is based on the Intel 7 manufacturing process. It consists of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores combining a total of 20 Threads. It has 24MB of L3 cache and 20MB of L2 cache. The P-core Max Turbo Frequency is up to 5.3GHz and the E-core Max Turbo Frequency is up to 4.0GHz, while the P-core Base Frequency is 3.5GHz and the E-core base frequency is 2.6GHz. It has the same Intel UHD 770 Graphics on board from the 13600K with no changes. It officially supports DDR5 5600 and DDR4 3200. The Processor Base Power is 125W and the Max Turbo Power is 181W.
When you compare the clock speeds to the Intel Core i5-13600K we find that the new Intel Core i5-14600K has a 200MHz higher P-cores frequency at 5.3GHz compared to 5.1GHz on the 13600K. The E-cores run at 100MHz higher at 4.0GHz compared to 3.9GHz on the 13600K. The Processor Base Power and Maximum Turbo Power are the same.
Make sure to check out the information about the Intel Core 14th Gen Processor Family Platform.