Intel Core i5-14600 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i5-14600 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 with 5.2 GHz turbo suits office and gaming 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
- 2.7 / 5.2 GHz
Intel Core i5-14600 specifications
| Cores | 14 (6 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 2.7 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boost |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache, 20 MB L2 |
| 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 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
| Launch price | 255 dollars (Intel RCP) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-14600 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 i5-14600 is
The Core i5-14600 is a 14-core and 20-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 at 255 dollars for top mainstream 14th Gen builds. Six Performance-cores with 12 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 20 threads at 2.7 GHz P-core base and up to 5.2 GHz P-core turbo with 3.9 GHz E-core turbo. Cache is 24 MB of Smart Cache with 20 MB of L2. Processor base power is 65 W with 154 W turbo, which fits tower PCs with standard 65 W cooling.
UHD Graphics 770 cover office displays and light creation from shared memory. The 5.2 GHz peak leads mainstream i5 on single-threaded games and builds. DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 options allow performance builds or fleet reuse. The locked multiplier keeps tuning to power limits and memory profiles.
Gamers and creators on a budget fit here. Fourteen cores keep streaming plus play smooth where 10-core parts queue. Buyers who need 20-core i7 throughput should step up instead, since this i5 prioritizes clocks over core count.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14600 fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with current firmware. H610, B660, B760, H770, Z690 and Z790 list the SKU. The FCLGA1700 package uses the 78 by 78 mm pattern.
Memory is DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB. Fast dual-channel kits help the 5.2 GHz peak feed game data. ECC on W680 covers small servers with many threads.
Shoppers compare the two 65 W 14-core i5 parts on 0.1 GHz base and 0.2 GHz turbo. The 14600 leads the Intel Core i5-14500 in bursts. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers 600 series updates.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in dual channels up to 192 GB feeds 14 cores. Gaming benefits from dual modules and low latency. Capacity follows game plus background loads.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes. One discrete GPU at x16 plus one Gen4 SSD is the mainstream split. Board manuals confirm wiring.
Cooling is 65 W class with 154 W turbo headroom. Towers sustain 5.2 GHz better than stock Laminar. Airflow decides repeat behavior.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows upgrades to i7 and i9 on the same board. Memory, GPU and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must list the target.
A working 14600 lasts years with GPU care. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-14600 use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh support.
How fast is the Core i5-14600?
Fourteen cores and 20 threads at 2.7 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost, with 24 MB of cache at 65 W.
What graphics does the 14600 include?
Intel UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units for office displays.
Can the 14600 be upgraded?
Yes, to i7 and i9 Raptor Lake-R on the same board where cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5 processor 14600 24M Cache up to 5.20GHz 65W specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i5 14th Gen ARK list 14600 14 cores 5.2GHz (Intel ARK)
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