Intel 14th Gen Core i5 Processors

The 14th Gen Intel Core i5 processors here run from the 10 core, 16 thread Core i5 14400 and 14400F (up to 4.7 GHz, 65 W base power) through the 14 core, 20 thread Core i5 14500 (up to 5.0 GHz) to the unlocked Core i5 14600K and 14600KF (up to 5.3 GHz, 125 W base power). All use the LGA1700 socket and the Intel 7 process, and Intel covers them with a 3 year warranty.

Models ending in F have no integrated graphics, so the 14400F and 14600KF need a graphics card. The 14400, 14500 and 14600K can drive a display from the motherboard. The 14400, 14400F and 14500 include an Intel cooler. The 14600K and 14600KF ship without one and, at up to 181 W turbo power, need a capable tower air or liquid cooler. Any LGA1700 motherboard takes these chips, though older boards may need a BIOS update first, and overclocking the K models needs a board whose chipset allows it. For a gaming PC with a graphics card, the 14400F is the common choice. For editing and heavy multitasking, the extra cores of the 14500 or 14600K help.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Core i5 14600K and 14600KF? Both have 14 cores, 20 threads and a 5.3 GHz boost. The 14600KF lacks integrated graphics and needs a dedicated graphics card.

Do these processors support DDR4 or DDR5? Both. The memory type depends on the motherboard.

Which models come with a cooler? The 14400, 14400F and 14500 include one. The K and KF models need a separate cooler.