Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF

Intel Core i5-14600KF – Refreshed Power for Mainstream Performance

The Intel Core i5-14600KF, part of Intel’s 14th Gen “Raptor Lake-Refresh” series, brings higher clock speeds and refined efficiency to one of the most balanced CPUs for gaming and productivity in the mid-range market.

Key Specifications

• Cores & Threads: 14 total cores (6 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) and 20 threads.

• Clock Speeds:

  • P-core base: 3.5 GHz

  • E-core base: 2.6 GHz

  • Turbo Boost: Up to 5.3 GHz (P-cores), 4.0 GHz (E-cores)

• Cache Memory: 24 MB Intel® Smart Cache plus 20 MB L2 cache.

• Power Profile:

  • Base (PL1): 125 W

  • Maximum Turbo (PL2): 181 W

Platform & Feature Support

• Socket: LGA 1700 (compatible with 600- and 700-series motherboards).

• Memory: Dual-channel DDR5 (up to 5600 MT/s) or DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s).

• Expansion: PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 for next-gen GPUs and storage.

• Unlocked: Fully unlocked for overclocking via Intel’s tuning tools.

• Graphics: No integrated GPU—requires a discrete graphics card.

Performance & Real-World Value

• Delivers excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance with high refresh rates.

• Handles streaming, light video editing, and multitasking with ease thanks to hybrid architecture.

• Offers improved turbo speeds over the previous 13600KF while maintaining the same core configuration.