Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 4664 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 13% better in Fortnite than Core i7-2600K - 245 vs 216 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - $85.0 vs $625.99
- Up to 85% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i5-14600K - $0.39 vs $2.56 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
245
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.56/FPS
15%
Price, $
$625.99
13%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-14600K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
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Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |