Intel Core i5-14600K - Core i5 14th Gen 14-Core (6P+8E) LGA 1700 125W Intel UHD Graphics 770 Processor - Boxed - BX8071514600K

Very nice CPU, I got it just before the price jumped up by $100.00 However, after I upgraded my computer with this CPU, it required a BIOS update. After that I had to reactivate Windows, Office and several other pieces of software I had on my computer.

A more than powerful cpu, at times one can swear it is even more snappy-er than my 98x3d chip. An unlocked "k'' sku variant for overclocking. And for under $200 it is a no brainer. Note this chip is an LGA 1700 socket succeeded by the latest 1851 platform, intel's latest architecture. Though considered a budget built it greatly outperforms your latest and greatest most modern state of the art game consoles/gaming consoles/video game consoles.

Absolute monster of a cpu for its price. It is power hungry and does need a very good cooler. Pretty much any 240mm or bigger aio ought to do it. My $50 thermalright warframe keeps it under 70°f during the most intensive gaming I've used it for. Usually closer to 55°f in games though. Make sure to update your bios before use, as should be done with all 13th and 14th gen intel cpus. Probably the best bang for buck CPU in 2026 since it often goes for $200 or less. I got it for $150 brand new. Ought to last me at least 5 or 6 years, maybe up to 10 before I really need an upgrade. Great performance in every game provided you have an even somewhat decent gpu. Really just a great product overall, minus the potential degradation issue, which everyone should be aware of before buying and installing.

I upgraded from a 10th generation with a 1660ti to a 5070ti and this CPU i5-14600k. This CPU is very snappy and can handle anything you throw at it. Gaming on one screen, streaming football game, and youtube all max settings handles it no issues. No idea why it is this cheap, get it while you can at the $164 rollback price, absolute steal. Great with DDR5 ram. When I completed my PC build DDR5 ram was $80 now its close $200 which is more than the cost of this cpu. The best cpu for value at the moment.

Crazy performance for the price tag but this CPU is not plug and play. 14th gen intel cards are not stable out of the box but can be with a bit of tinkering. Here is what worked for me: First and foremost, update your BIOS to the newest version before installing the CPU or atleast ensure your current BIOS version includes 0x12b microcode. Once it is installed with a solid CPU cooler (atleast a $35 Thermalright Peerless Assasin) and a $7 Thermalright LGA1700-BCF plate, you can alleviate any temp issues. Lastly I HIGHLY recommend undervolting this CPU and limiting wattage, it will run better while also avoiding any degredation that plagues the 14th gen intel chips. Follow this video exactly and you can have a sub $200 CPU that rivals a 7800x3d. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juIYO8JM_nU%26t=463s

Fantastic value, runs well, and handles any task I throw at it. The gaming sweet spot for LGA 1700. I paired it with the Arctic Freezer 36 open air cooler, so the temps were a little warmer than ideal at first. But after giving it a slight undervolt and underclock, my games run consistently at 50 to 60 degrees C. Would highly recommend even in 2026. P.S. make sure to update your BIOS with the micro-code update to avoid the instability %26 overheating issues.

HUGE upgrade over 13th gen i3. Thermals handle very well with an air cooler, didn't need to use liquid cooling out of the box. unit did not come with a heatsink or fan assembly. Great price for a solid cpu! fixed bottleneck in system and now the Intel Arc B570 can run much more effectively! Framerates in FFXIV, Destiny 2 and other titles greatly increased over 13th gen i3! (FPS was around 25-37 with i3 now at 70-125 with this i5)

Doesn't overclock much (5.5 gHz), but that's typical. About as powerful as 14700F but lower cost. CPUZ multi core = 10500, single core = 880. I'm happy with it.

Really like this product, no timer just wait for them to disolve. Then I do go rinse. Noticed a difference after first use, used 5 days in a row to get desired result, nice and easy system.

Chip itself was in great condition and works perfectly, however the Intel box it arrived in appears to have been crushed and smashed at some point in the shipping/delivery process or perhaps when inventoried. Very dissatisfied with that, thus only 4/5 stars. Thankfully inside Intel's packaging there was some strong cardboard and plastic to prevent the CPU from being damaged. The CPU itself works flawlessly.