The Core i5-14600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6700K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $82.56 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6700K
- Up to 38% cheaper – $137.40 vs $219.96
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-14600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-6700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
216
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$219.96
62%
Value, $/FPS
$1.01/FPS
72%
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
188
87%
Min 1% FPS
124
87%
Price, $
$137.4
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-6700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-6700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-6700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
33%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
38%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Aug 5th, 2015 |
$294.00 | MSRP | $339.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
