Intel Core i5-14500

The Intel Core i5-14500 brings 14 cores and 14 threads. Clocks span 2.6GHz base to 5GHz boost. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 24MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 65W TDP — about 4.6W per core.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Expect to pay around $289.99, which lands it among mid-range options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.