Intel Core i5-14600T socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i5-14600T 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 35 W is the fastest low-power i5 with 600 and 700 series support.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 14 and 20
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 5.1 GHz
Intel Core i5-14600T specifications
| Cores | 14 (6 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz boost |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 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) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-14600T 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 i5-14600T is
The Core i5-14600T is a 14-core and 20-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 as the top 35 W 14th Gen i5. Six Performance-cores with 12 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 20 threads at 1.8 GHz P-core base and up to 5.1 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 24 MB of Smart Cache. The 35 W base with the tallest T turbo gives strong bursts in small cases.
The 5.1 GHz peak leads low-power i5 on single-threaded tasks such as builds and large sheets. E-cores handle background services while P-cores burst for UI. UHD Graphics 770 from shared memory cover office displays without a discrete card.
Power-limited offices that still want peak i5 bursts fit here. Fourteen cores keep parallel work smooth at 35 W. Buyers with tower cooling should take 65 W i5 parts for higher base clocks instead, since this T part caps sustained power for thermals.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14600T fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh firmware. H610, B660, B760, H770, Z690 and Z790 list the SKU where BIOS is current. The FCLGA1700 package uses the standard 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 5.1 GHz peak feed data. ECC on W680 suits small servers with many threads.
T shoppers compare the three 35 W i5 T parts on cores and turbo. The 14600T leads on both against 10-core and slower 14-core twins. 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 feeds 14 cores. Capacity matters more than speed for officeVM use. Dual modules are preferred for graphics and multitasking.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes for graphics and NVMe. Small boards wire one x16 and one SSD. Office I/O never strains the set.
Cooling is 35 W low-profile with quiet fans. Short 5.1 GHz peaks need only brief airflow. Dust control preserves burst behavior.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows moves to 65 W i5 and i7 where cooling allows. Memory and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must list the target.
A working 14600T lasts office years. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-14600T use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh support.
How fast is the Core i5-14600T?
Fourteen cores and 20 threads at 1.8 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost, with 24 MB of cache at 35 W.
What memory does the 14600T support?
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB.
Can the 14600T be upgraded?
Yes, to 65 W parts on the same board where cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-14400 Raptor Lake 10 cores 65W FCLGA1700 pattern cores cache PCIe (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i3-14100 Raptor Lake-R 4 cores specs LGA1700 pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Raptor Lake 14600T 35W 14 cores specs LGA1700 (Wikipedia)
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