Core i5-14600K vs Core i5-14600KF: which is better

Intel Core i5-14600K (desktop, 2023) against Intel Core i5-14600KF (desktop, 2023): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i5-14600K is 0% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 38,353 vs 38,217).
Core i5-14600KF is $22 cheaper ($228 vs $250).
Core i5-14600KF gives 9% more performance per dollar.
Both use socket LGA1700 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

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	Core i5-14600K	Core i5-14600KF
Overall score	53.2	53.0
PassMark CPU Mark	38,353	38,217
Single-thread rating	4,264	4,251
Games, 1080p, % of the best	72.8%	no data
US price	from $250	from $228
Cores	14 (6P + 8E)	14 (6P + 8E)
Threads	20	20
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Max boost	5.3 GHz	5.3 GHz
L3 cache	24 MB	24 MB
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max power	181 W	181 W
Memory	DDR4 / DDR5	DDR4 / DDR5
Memory speed	5600 MT/s	5600 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm (Intel 7)	10 nm (Intel 7)
Architecture	Raptor Lake Refresh	Raptor Lake Refresh
Series	14th Gen Core	14th Gen Core
Release year	2023	2023
Integrated graphics	UHD Graphics 770	none

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