The Core i5-11600K is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-14900KF, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $244.99 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- Up to 56% cheaper – $195.00 vs $439.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-14900KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Core i5-11600K vs Core i9-14900KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
91%
Min 1% FPS
134
92%
Price, $
$195
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.96/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, $
$439.99
44%
Value, $/FPS
$1.97/FPS
49%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i9-14900KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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+2
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+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i9-14900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i9-14900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
82%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
57%
Core i9-14900KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
$262.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 24 |
| 12 | Threads | 32 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 6.0 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
