Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i9-14900K
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Key differences
- •Intel Core i9-14900K has higher Efficiency cores (16 vs 0)
- •Intel Core i9-14900K has higher L2 cache (32 MB vs 1.5 MB)
- •Intel Core i9-14900K has higher Threads (32 vs 6)
- •Intel Core i9-14900K has higher Total cores (24 vs 6)
- •Intel Core i9-14900K has higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 9 MB)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Intel Core i5-8600K
Intel Core i9-14900K
Performance
Total cores624▲
Performance cores68▲
Efficiency cores016▲
Threads632▲
Base clock3.6 GHz▲3.2 GHz
Max boost clock4.3 GHz6 GHz▲
L2 cache1.5 MB32 MB▲
L3 cache9 MB36 MB▲
Process node14nm++Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin)
Integrated graphicsUHD 630Intel UHD Graphics 770
OverclockableYesYes
Platform
SocketLGA1151LGA1700
Base TDP95 W▲125 W
Max turbo power95 W▲253 W
Supported memoryDDR4DDR5, DDR4
Max memory speed2666 MT/s5600 MT/s▲
Max memory capacity128 GB192 GB▲
Memory channels22
PCIe version3.05.0
PCIe lanes1620▲