Intel's Core i5-14600K Leak: Promising Performance for Raptor Lake Refresh

Source: Wccftech

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The highly anticipated Intel Core i5-14600K has made an appearance in a recent leak, showcasing its promising performance for the upcoming Raptor Lake Refresh desktop CPU. The leak was initially shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Benchleaks, a well-known account that frequently posts benchmark results.

Impressive Benchmark Results

The leaked benchmark result for the Core i5-14600K, recorded on Geekbench 6, reveals impressive performance figures. The CPU achieved a single-core score of 2,819 and a multi-core score of 16,666.

Compared to its predecessor, the Core i5-13600K, the 14600K demonstrates a nearly 6% increase in single-core performance and an 11% improvement in multi-core performance.

Specifications and Boost Clock

The leaked information also offers a glimpse into the specifications of the Core i5-14600K. It boasts 14 cores and 20 threads, matching its predecessor. Additionally, the CPU features a top boost clock speed of just under 5.3GHz.

Aligning with Rumors

The leaked information aligns with previous rumors surrounding the Core i5-14600K. The rumored increase in boost clock speed across most Raptor Lake Refresh processors is expected to be around 200MHz, and this leak confirms a boost of 5.3GHz for the 14600K. Another recent leak indicated that the 14600K would be approximately 5% faster for single-core performance and 17% faster for multi-core performance compared to the 13600K. The leaked Geekbench scores in this leak are in line with these estimations.

A Processor to Watch

The leaked benchmark results and specifications suggest that the Core i5-14600K will be a noteworthy addition to the Raptor Lake Refresh family. Its predecessor, the Core i5-13600K, was praised as the best everyday CPU, and the 14600K seems poised to continue that success.

While there is little excitement surrounding the rest of Intel’s 14th-gen desktop range, the 14700K may also be worth keeping an eye on. Overclocking potential is another highlight that has been mentioned in rumors.

Overall, the upcoming Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs are expected to offer a modest step forward from the current Raptor Lake CPUs. However, the 14600K and potentially the 14700K stand out as solid performers that provide excellent value for money. We hope that Intel doesn’t compromise the value proposition of these CPUs with price hikes.