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Processors comparison

Core i5-14500 vs Core i5-14

Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.

Intel 14 Core i5 14500 Raptor Lake Refresh CPU/Processor
Intel
Core i5-14500
£238.47at Scan
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Confirm at the retailer.
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Intel i5 14600K Core i5 14 Core Raptor Lake Refresh CPU/Processor
Intel
Core i5-14
£249.98at Scan
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Confirm at the retailer.
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Key differences

  • Both use the LGA 1700 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
  • The Core i5-14 boosts to 5.3 GHz, 0.3 GHz higher than the Core i5-14500.
  • The Core i5-14500 is rated at 65 W TDP against 125 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
  • The Core i5-14500 comes with a cooler in the box; budget for a separate cooler with the Core i5-14.
  • The Core i5-14500 is £11.51 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£238.47 against £249.98).

Performance

We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.

Specifications

SpecificationCore i5-14500Core i5-14
Platform
SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits.LGA 1700LGA 1700
Memory supportDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshRaptor Lake Refresh
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Cores and clocks
Cores1414
Threads2020
Max boost clock5 GHz5.3 GHzHigher
Power and cooling
Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw.65 W125 W
Cooler in the boxYesNo
Features
Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture.YesYes

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