i5-14600K vs i7-11600H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11600H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.36
Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.51
+137%

Core i5-14600K outperforms Core i7-11600H by a whopping 137% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking755209
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.19
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency28.0118.56
Architecture codenameTiger Lake H45 (2021)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$395$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die size190 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i7-11600H 10.36
i5-14600K 24.51
+137%

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.

i7-11600H 16452
i5-14600K 38934
+137%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-11600H 1919
i5-14600K 2807
+46.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-11600H 6544
i5-14600K 15959
+144%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-11600H 6375
i5-14600K 17516
+175%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.36 24.51
Integrated graphics card 5.58 6.16
Recency 11 May 2021 17 October 2023
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 12 20
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i7-11600H has 257.1% lower power consumption.

i5-14600K, on the other hand, has a 136.6% higher aggregate performance score, 10.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, and 133.3% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

The Core i5-14600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11600H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-11600H is a notebook processor while Core i5-14600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-11600H and Core i5-14600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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