Intel Core i5-14500 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i5-14500 uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-R desktop designs with DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The 14-core chip at 65 W suits office and creation boards with 600 and 700 series chipsets.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 14 and 20
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 5.0 GHz
Intel Core i5-14500 specifications
| Cores | 14 (6 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 154 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770, 32 EUs at up to 1.55 GHz |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
| Cooler in the box | Laminar RM1 |
| Launch price | 232 to 242 dollars (Intel RCP) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-14500 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i5-14500 is
The Core i5-14500 is a 14-core and 20-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 at 232 to 242 dollars for mainstream 14th Gen builds. Six Performance-cores with 12 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 20 threads at 2.6 GHz P-core base and up to 5.0 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 24 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 65 W with 154 W turbo, which fits tower office PCs with standard cooling.
UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units at up to 1.55 GHz cover office displays and light creation. Four-display support, Quick Sync and 76.8 GB per s memory bandwidth come from the Raptor Lake die. DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB allows new builds or fleet reuse. A Laminar RM1 cooler ships in boxed supply.
General offices and creator entry desks fit here. Fourteen cores keep builds, browsers and calls together without contention. Buyers who need taller turbo for gaming should take the 14600 with 5.2 GHz peak instead, since this 14500 prioritizes balanced throughput over maximum clocks.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14500 fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh firmware. H610, B660, B760, H770, Z690 and Z790 list the SKU. The 45.0 by 37.5 mm package uses the 78 by 78 mm cooler pattern.
Memory follows the board: DDR5-4800 for new performance or DDR4-3200 for reuse. Both run dual-channel to feed 14 cores and graphics. ECC on W680 helps entry servers with many threads.
Midrange shoppers compare the two 65 W 14-core i5 parts on 0.1 GHz base and 0.2 GHz turbo. The 14500 trails the 14600 slightly in bursts. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows LGA 1700 identification.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in dual channels up to 192 GB is the full map. Multitasking benefits from 32 GB where VMs or large sheets stay open. Dual modules are preferred for graphics.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes for graphics and NVMe. Mainstream builds pair one GPU with one fast SSD. Board manuals show slot wiring.
Cooling is 65 W Laminar RM1 boxed with 154 W turbo headroom. Towers cut noise. Airflow decides repeat 5.0 GHz behavior.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows direct upgrades to i7 and i9 Raptor Lake-R on the same board. Memory, GPU and NVMe can also grow. The board list must include the target.
A working 14500 lasts office years. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board and DDR5.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-14500 use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh support.
How many cores does the Core i5-14500 have?
Fourteen cores and 20 threads at 2.6 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz boost, with 24 MB of cache at 65 W.
What graphics does the 14500 include?
Intel UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units at up to 1.55 GHz.
Does the 14500 include a cooler?
Yes, Laminar RM1 ships boxed. Tray parts need a separate 65 W cooler.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5 processor 14500 24M Cache up to 5.00GHz 65W specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i5-14500 Raptor Lake 14 cores 65W benchmarks (FPSBench)
- Intel Core i5 14th Gen ARK list 14500 14 cores 5.0GHz (Intel ARK)
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