Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-14700K

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Core i5-8600K compared with Core i7-14700K
IntelCore i5-8600KIntelCore i7-14700K
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2017October 2023
Cores and clocks
Cores620 (8 performance, 12 efficiency) (better)
Threads628 (better)
Base clock3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz5.6 GHz (better)
L3 cache9 MB33 MB (better)
CoresSix cores without Hyper-Threading; Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 supported.8 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores, with Hyper-Threading; codename Raptor Lake
ClocksMaximum turbo is a single-core frequency; sustained clocks depend on cooling and motherboard power settings. CPU, graphics and memory overclocking require a supported chipset. Intel publishes TDP without a separate maximum turbo-power figure.P-core base 3.4 GHz, max turbo 5.5 GHz; E-core base 2.5 GHz, max turbo 4.3 GHz; Turbo Boost Max 3.0 5.6 GHz
Cache–33 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 28 MB L2
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsYesYes
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630; 350 MHz base, up to 1.15 GHz; three displays; Quick Sync Video.Intel UHD Graphics 770, 32 execution units, up to 1.6 GHz; outputs eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1; up to 4 displays
Platform
SocketLGA1151LGA1700
Base power95 W125 W
Maximum power–253 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the boxNo–
Memory supportUp to 128 GB in the current Intel specifications; two channels; DDR4-2666; 41.6 GB/s maximum bandwidth; ECC not supported. The original eighth-generation product brief listed a 64 GB limit.Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s or up to DDR4 3200 MT/s; 2 channels, up to 192 GB; ECC supported
PCIePCIe 3.0; 16 CPU lanes, configured as 1×16, 2×8 or 1×8+2×4.PCIe 5.0 and 4.0; 20 lanes (Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4); DMI 4.0 x8
Chipsets–Intel 600 and 700 series
Process14 nm; Coffee Lake; 37.5 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature.Intel 7
CoolerBoxed processor includes no fan or heatsink. Requires a supported Intel 300-series motherboard despite sharing the LGA1151 socket name with earlier processors.max operating temperature 100 °C; thermal specification PCG 2020A

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