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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-14600KF is 4664 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600KF
- Performs up to 20% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-2500K - 549 vs 458 FPS
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $229.99 vs $269.99
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked
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INTEL Core i5-2500K Processor - BX80623i52500K
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i5-14600KF
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
646
23.32972192127122%
Multi-Core
1921
12.285750831414683%
Intel Core i5-14600KF | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-14600KF or Core i5-2500K
DOOM Eternal, 1920 x 1080, Nightmare
245 FPS
$5.71/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,399.99
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370 FPS
$5.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,899.99
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245 FPS
$4.49/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-14600KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,099.99
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279 FPS
$4.66/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,299.99
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357 FPS
$5.18/FPS
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,849.99
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