Processor 300 vs i5-14600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.51
+443%
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.51

Core i5-14600K outperforms Processor 300 by a whopping 443% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-14600K and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2091319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.549.27
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date17 October 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319$82

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-14600K and Processor 300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-14600K and Processor 300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA17001700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14600K and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-14600K and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-14600K and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-14600K and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 710
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-14600K and Processor 300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-14600K and Processor 300 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-14600K and Processor 300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-14600K and Processor 300.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-14600K 24.51
+443%
Processor 300 4.51

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-14600K 38928
+444%
Processor 300 7160

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.51 4.51
Integrated graphics card 6.16 2.86
Recency 17 October 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 14 2
Threads 20 4
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 46 Watt

i5-14600K has a 443.5% higher aggregate performance score, 115.4% faster integrated GPU, and 600% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 171.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor 300 in performance tests.


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