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Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-14500

  • Blender render score 234 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i7-11700K

  • Blender render score 242 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i7-11700K is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-14500234

Median of 4 submissions

BIntel Core i7-11700K242

Median of 1 submission

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A53%Fair
B44%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · Cores: 14 vs 8

Office Work

A76%Excellent
B61%Good

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Daily Use

A66%Good
B55%Good

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Content Creation

A46%Fair
B41%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · Cores: 14 vs 8

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-14500

60/100

BIntel Core i7-11700K

50/100

AIntel Core i5-14500

Advantages

  • Cores 14 vs 8 (75% higher)
  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 16 MB (50% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (28% lower)
  • Blender render score 234 samples/min vs 242 samples/min (3% lower)

BIntel Core i7-11700K

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz (38% higher)
  • Blender render score 242 samples/min vs 234 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 14 (43% lower)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 24 MB (33% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-14500BIntel Core i7-11700K
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.234 samples/min242 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.41
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +75%8
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads20 Better +25%16
Base clock2.6 GHz3.6 GHz Better +38%
Max boost clock5.0 GHz5.0 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB Better +50%16 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better125 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshRocket Lake
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Manufacturing processIntel 714 nm
Release year20242021
Launch price—$399

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Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-11700K at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-14500 and the Intel Core i7-11700K using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-11700K posts a median render score of 242 against 234 for Intel Core i5-14500, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 4 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-14500: 14 cores, 20 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024. Intel Core i7-11700K: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $399.

Our overall scores are 60 for Core i5-14500 and 50 for Core i7-11700K out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i5-14500; for office work: Core i5-14500; for daily use: Core i5-14500; for content creation: Core i5-14500. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-11700K FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-14500 or the Core i7-11700K?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-11700K posts a median render score of 242 against 234 for Intel Core i5-14500, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 4 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-14500 or the Core i7-11700K?

The Intel Core i7-11700K is rated at 125 W and the Intel Core i5-14500 at 65 W, so the Core i5-14500 draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-14500 and the Core i7-11700K cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-14500 launched at an unlisted price and the Intel Core i7-11700K at $399. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-14500 or the Core i7-11700K better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i5-14500 (53 vs 44 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.