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Intel Core i5-14500
Intel Core i5-14500 processor from Intel with 14 cores and 20 threads, up to 5.0 GHz turbo. Performance for gaming and multitasking.
$247.97 USD
Specifications
- Cores
- 14
- Threads
- 20
- Base Clock
- 2.6 GHz
- Turbo Clock
- 5.0 GHz
- TDP
- 65 W
Quick analysis: Intel Core i5-14500
Intel Core i5-14500 is a mid-range option in our processors catalog ($247.97). Best part: 14 cores and 20 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing.
Price position: It is the #16 cheapest of the 30 products in our processors catalog (mid-range by price). It costs the same as the category median ($246.98).
Strengths
- 14 cores and 20 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing.
- Up to 5 GHz boost: strong pace in games that lean on a single core.
- 65 W TDP: runs fine with a simple air cooler.
Who is it for?
This processor uses the LGA1700 socket with DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the board memory. It scores 105 on our index (the Ryzen 5 9600X is 120).
Who should look elsewhere?
If you only game, many of those cores go unused; a 6–8 core chip performs the same in games.
How it compares
Frequently asked questions about this product
- What motherboard and memory does it need?
- It needs a LGA1700 socket motherboard and DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the board memory.
- What cooling should I use?
- At 65 W TDP, a quality air cooler is enough.
Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.