Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-14700K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-14500 and Intel Core i7-14700K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14500 is 66% slower and 41% cheaper than Intel Core i7-14700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-14700K
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PRICE£233.03£329
CPU MARK3153052383
VALUE135159
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY485419
CORES6 x 2.60 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS39564472
DATEQ1/2024Q4/2023

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-14500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-14700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-14500 better than Intel Core i7-14700K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-14500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-14700K by 18%.


The Intel Core i5-14500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 31530. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 485. The Intel Core i7-14700K efficiency score is 419. So, the Intel Core i5-14500 leads by 14%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.