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Intel Core i5-14500T vs Intel Core i5-14600T: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i5-14500T and Core i5-14600T?
The first real difference is p-core boost clock: Core i5-14500T 4.8 GHz against Core i5-14600T 5.1 GHz. E-core boost clock is not the same on both, 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-14500T versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-14600T. They differ on p-core base clock too, 1.7 GHz on the Core i5-14500T versus 1.8 GHz on the Core i5-14600T. There is a split on e-core base clock as well, 1.2 GHz on the Core i5-14500T versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i5-14600T. Memory type is not the same on both, DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-14500T versus DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-14600T. Max memory speed is closer, 4800 MT/s on the Core i5-14500T versus 5600 MT/s on the Core i5-14600T. Max memory capacity is closer, 192 GB on the Core i5-14500T versus 128 GB on the Core i5-14600T.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core i5-14500T for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for gaming desktops and overclocking. The Core i5-14600T is the one to take for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for gaming desktops and overclocking. Our rating of the Core i5-14500T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14500T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems. Our rating of the Core i5-14600T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 24 further specifications as well.
Which is cheaper, Core i5-14500T or Core i5-14600T?
At the last price check the Core i5-14500T was $232 and the Core i5-14600T $255, a 10% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core i5-14500T and Core i5-14600T?
It is. Both are listed at 24 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Core i5
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Core i5
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Desktop
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Desktop
Model Number
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- i5-14500T
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- i5-14600T
Codename
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 2024
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 35 W
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Desktop
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Raptor Lake Refresh
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- FCLGA1700
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- FCLGA1700
Socket Status
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Mature
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 14
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 14
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 6
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 8
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 20
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 20
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 1.7 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 1.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 4.8 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 5.1 GHz
E-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 1.2 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 1.3 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 3.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 3.6 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- No
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- No
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 24 MB
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 24 MB
3D Stacked Cache
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- No
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- No
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 35 W
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 35 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 92 W
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 92 W
Max Operating Temp
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 100 C
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 100 C
Bundled Cooler
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- None
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- None
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 5600 MT/sBest
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 2
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 192 GBBest
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 128 GB
ECC Support
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Yes
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Copilot Plus Certified
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- No
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- No
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 5.0
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 5.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 20
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 20
Launch MSRP
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- $232
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- $255
Retail Availability
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Boxed Retail
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Boxed Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose 14500T if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 14600T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Intel Core i5-14500T | Intel Core i5-14600T |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $232.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $255.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-14500T
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-14500T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.
Intel Core i5-14600T
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-14600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.