IntelCore™ i5-14600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHz

After building my two Daughters some budget gaming pc's I decided to build myself one. The last one I built for myself was a i5 760 about 15years ago. I did initially buy the i3 14400f processor but I was quiet disappointed with the performance in comparison to a i5 9500f system in my daughters pc. I returned the i3 and purchased the i5 14400f and the difference was night and day. This was on amazon for a great price roughly £110, the processor had 10 cores and runs great on every game I have played so far. I run a rtx 2070 super with it and play at 1080p and always get over 60fps on max settings on all the latest games. I didn't bother with the stock cooler and use a thermalright aio which keeps the temps always below 60°c whilst gaming. These are great temperatures but I can't comment on the original cooler.If you are after a simple no thrills cpu at a great price then this is hard to beat. I know intel has had their fair share of issues with the 13th and 14th gen cpus and only time will tell but I have updated my bios to the latest software so hopefully all issues are resolved.

First off , this thing runs hotter than a nuclear reactor but it’s very powerful!I have a 360 AIO and temps were around the 85c mark. After some testing in the bios of my MSI MAG Z790 tomahawk I found some settings were WAY too high for default , CPU Lite load mode was set to 22 DEFAULT! That’s insane. After more messing with these settings I now run at 65-68c under full load using prime95 and it happily idles at 28-29c at 1.5w or around 4w browsing watching YouTube etc… this cpu is definitely worth the price all day long and overall I’m so happy with it , coming from a i7 8700 it’s a HUGE upgrade.

Why did you choose this product over others?:Huge upgrade for my 4 yr old i5 great speeds getting much better performance in games and general usage A+++

If you're a gaming enthusiast looking for a reliable and powerful CPU, then Intel's i5 14600k CPU is definitely worth considering. The i5 14600k is part of Intel's 11th generation of CPUs and boasts an impressive combination of performance and efficiency.In terms of gaming, the i5 14600k delivers exceptional performance that can easily handle even the most demanding titles. This CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, providing plenty of power for multitasking and heavy gaming loads. With a base clock speed of 3.7 GHz, this CPU also delivers speedy performance and quick responsiveness to ensure that your gaming experience remains smooth and seamless.What really sets the i5 14600k apart from other processors on the market is its advanced technology. The CPU features Intel's Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, which helps to prioritize performance by directing the most demanding tasks to the best-performing cores. This technology automatically identifies and directs workloads to the most efficient processor cores, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.Overall, if you're looking for a top-tier CPU that can handle even the most intense gaming demands, the i5 14600k is definitely worth considering. Its combination of exceptional performance and advanced technology ensures that you'll be able to play the latest and greatest games with ease.

Coming from a 12th gen i5 to a 14th gen i5 delivered a slight uplift in performance and general 'smoothness'. Those coming from a 13th gen will undoubtedly see marginal improvement, as per the many reviews and videos out there.The elephant in the room is power draw. This is a part that can pull 280W on boost so make sure that your power supply is up to scratch. As a result, this processor gets pretty hot compared to the 12th gen part.I wouldn't recommend an air cooler solution as this can easily hit 70C in medium stress situations using a 360mm AIO cooler. The positives are that the memory speed and clock speeds are higher than 12th gen, otherwise you get the same number of PCI lanes. I also have 2 extra e-Cores versus the previous 12th gen part.All in all, for the overall experience and productivity performance gain, I still think that this is a fantastic product at this price point, which is likely the last hurrah of the LGA1700 socket.

Many sites call this a "budget" CPU, but when you're looking at spending over £300 on a processor, that really isn't in the realm of budget, nor does this perform in the budget realm! I spent many weeks looking at what processor to settle on before I ended up with this one. After a tonne of YouTube videos, I realised that whether I bought this (14600K) or spent another £100 on the next in line (14700K), I'd get no more performance at 4K. In the end, as much as I'd have liked for my build to have had a 7800x3D, I find myself just as satisfied with this, as the real world difference to the eye in terms of gaming (literally a few FPS when hitting 100+) is impossible to see. I also like that the Intel range don't have the "spikes" you have to worry about when installing the processor. All in all, intel as a brand is yet to let me down and I've not had to return a CPU to date. Considering the first processor I installed in a PC of my own build was an I7 920, that's an achievement. Buy with confidence and keep in mind that these CPU's keep good value, in 3 - 4 years, you could probably sell it for 40-50% of what you pay now.

Superb processor, as expected for a very decent price.