The Intel Core i5 14600K operates at speeds reaching 5.3 GHz, housing 14 distinct processing cores based on a hybrid mix of physical cores: 6 performance cores (P-cores) and 8 efficiency cores (E-cores), altogether supporting up to 20 threads. To ensure peak operation, it requires a motherboard based on the Intel Z790 or Intel Z690 chipset. Although the Core i9-14900K stands as the premier processor in this range, the 14600K is competently efficient. Enabled by Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost technology, this CPU can realize its peak 5.3 GHz capability. Concurrently with the i5-14600K, Intel launched the Core i7-14700K and Core i9-14900K. On the horizon are the KF variants of these processors, which align with their K counterparts but lack an integrated GPU.

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a part of the 'Raptor Lake Refresh CPU lineup. This processor features six high-performance Raptor Cove cores with a base clock of 3.50 GHz, reaching turbo speeds of up to 5.30 GHz— an increase of 200 MHz compared to its predecessor. Additionally, it houses eight energy-efficient Gracemont cores, which can reach speeds of up to 4.2 GHz, marking a 200 MHz increment. Similar to its predecessor, the Core i5-13600K, this CPU comes equipped with a 24 MB L3 cache and operates at a PBP of 125W with a PL2 state of 181W. This SKU's highest boost frequency is 5.3 GHz and it will be available with integrated UHD Graphics 770.