Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i5-14600K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i5-14600K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Intel Core i5-14600K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14600KF

Around 1% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 39138 vs 38732

Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4285 vs 4279
PassMark - CPU mark	39138 vs 38732
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	10546 vs 10532

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-14600KF
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-14600K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4285

4279

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

39138

38732

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

10546

10532

Name	Intel Core i5-14600KF	Intel Core i5-14600K
PassMark - Single thread mark	4285	4279
PassMark - CPU mark	39138	38732
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	10546	10532

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-14600KF	Intel Core i5-14600K
Essentials
Launch date	17 Oct 2023	17 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$294	$319
Place in performance rating	142	145
Performance
Base frequency	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	24 MB (shared)	24 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72°C	72°C
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz	5.3 GHz
Number of cores	14	14
Number of threads	20	20
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)