CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core i5-14600K
14C/20T · 125 W · Launched Oct 2023CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
61.6
1.23× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
75.0
1.50× ref
CPU single-thread
54.6
1.09× ref
CPU gaming
53.2
1.06× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
56.8
1.14× ref
Street price
$274
275 €
CPU overall per $100
22.5
TDP
125 W
CPU overall per watt
0.49
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 10.3k | – | points | 1 avg. | 69.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 296 | 242–322 | samples/min | 54 runs | 76.0 | 8 Nov 2025 – 6 Mar 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 321 | 298–342 | samples/min | 68 runs | 76.2 | 22 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 32.9 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 75.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 13.9k | 11.8k–17.7k | points | 141 runs | 60.4 | 5 Aug 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 16.8k | 13.7k–19.4k | points | 169 runs | 68.8 | 8 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 93.2k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 71.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,392 | – | points | 1 avg. | 82.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 3,640 | – | points | 1 avg. | 72.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 9,371 | – | points | 1 avg. | 80.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 24.5k | – | points | 1 avg. | 80.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 28.6 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 79.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 42.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 6 avg. | 76.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 172 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 5 avg. | 75.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 38.3k | – | points | 4586 avg. | 74.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 51.9 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 76.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 23.5k | – | vsamples | 46 avg. | 85.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,129 | – | points | 1 avg. | 52.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 581 | – | points | 1 avg. | 52.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 844 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,787 | 2,389–2,911 | points | 131 runs | 59.7 | 5 Aug 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,520 | 2,375–2,753 | points | 155 runs | 56.1 | 8 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,910 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 49.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 122 | – | points | 1 avg. | 51.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 297 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 790 | – | points | 1 avg. | 53.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,064 | – | points | 1 avg. | 53.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1475.1k | – | points | 19 avg. | 66.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,263 | – | points | 4586 avg. | 51.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 85.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 54.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 132 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 52.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 72.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 54.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 11.0k | – | points | 33 avg. | 61.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 9,490 | – | points | 47 avg. | 56.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,813 | – | points | 243 avg. | 54.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 10.6k | – | points | 262 avg. | 63.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 103.8k | – | points | 20 avg. | 58.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 8,108 | – | points | 72 avg. | 55.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 73.6k | – | points | 16 avg. | 45.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data122 runs31 Oct 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser596 runs6 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking3 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026