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Intel Core i5-14500

Explore Intel Core i5-14500 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.2/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i5-14500 is a Desktop processor with 14 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 30462 and a single-thread rating of 3923. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark30,462
2,431 samples
Single Thread3,923
Overall rank#555
of 6,054
Reference price$241.17

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.2Very good

Intel Core i5-14500 is a Desktop processor with 14 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 30462 and a single-thread rating of 3923. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-14500 is a Desktop released in 2024. Recorded specifications include a 65 W reference TDP, a 30,462 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 30,462 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,923 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-14500 specifications?

The main recorded details are a 65 W reference TDP, a 30,462 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-14500 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-14500?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-14500 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 9 3900AMD30,545 points
02AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645AMD30,512 points
03Intel Core i5-14500This CPU30,462 points
04AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GAMD30,422 points
05AMD Ryzen AI 9 365AMD30,344 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645AMD4,571 points
02AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GAMD4,309 points
03Intel Core i5-14500This CPU3,923 points
04AMD Ryzen AI 9 365AMD3,861 points
05AMD Ryzen 9 3900AMD2,605 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen AI 9 365AMD1,083.7 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 9 3900AMD469.9 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645AMD469.4 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-14500This CPU468.6 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GAMD468.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
367,620.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
21,247.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
22,254.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
105.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
78,894.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
107,264.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,721.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
40,543.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2024
Socket—
Cores / threads14 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity192 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 48 KB
L26 x 1280 KB
L324 MB