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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6600T vs Core i7-14700F

The Core i5-6600T is much slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 69% cheaper – $213 vs $359

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Up to 118% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 8 months newer
Up to 29% better value for money
Up to 69% more expensive – $359 vs $213

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-6600T

182FPS

Core i7-14700F

391FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6600T

565FPS

Core i7-14700F

768FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-6600T

199FPS

Core i7-14700F

223FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-6600T

324FPS

Core i7-14700F

326FPS

Overwatch 22023

516FPS

566FPS

481FPS

727FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-6600T

593FPS

Core i7-14700F

805FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-6600T

366FPS

Core i7-14700F

386FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-6600T

23%

Core i7-14700F

67%

Core i7-14700F ranks 44 points higher.

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Core i5-6600T

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 16 more cores.

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Core i5-6600T

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6600T

6 MB

Core i7-14700F

33 MB

Core i7-14700F has 27 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600T

2.7 GHz

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz

Core i5-6600T has a 29% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600T

3.5 GHz

Core i7-14700F

5.4 GHz

Core i7-14700F boosts 54% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-6600T

35W

Core i7-14700F

65W

Core i5-6600T draws 30W less power.

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Core i5-6600T

Core i7-14700F

Core i5-6600TCore i7-14700F

LGA1151

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LGA1700

Skylake

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 530

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600T or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F. It's 191% faster than the Core i5-6600T on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Core i5-6600T?expand_more

191% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-6600T or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6600T and Core i7-14700F?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6600T scores 23/100, Core i7-14700F scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-6600T or Core i7-14700F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-6600T or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.