The Core i9-14900K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11600K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $233.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-14900K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- Up to 54% cheaper – $199.00 vs $432.98
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-11600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, $
$432.98
45%
Value, $/FPS
$1.94/FPS
51%
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
91%
Min 1% FPS
134
92%
Price, $
$199
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-11600K 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 i9-14900K vs Core i5-11600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-11600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900K
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%
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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | $262.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
