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Core Ultra 7 251HX vs Core i5-14600K

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Performance score

Core Ultra 7 251HX 2026 · 18/18 cores/threads
55.34
Core i5-14600K 2023, $319 · 14/20 cores/threads, 125 W
55.56

Core Ultra 7 251HX and Core i5-14600K are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 87% of tested · runs: 102

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core Ultra 7 251HXCore i5-14600K
Score (0–100) 55.34 55.56
Ranking position 47 46
Price/performance (0–100) no data 62.5
Power efficiency (0–100) no data 23.23
Type Laptop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Architecture Arrow Lake Raptor Lake
Release date Q2 2026 2023-10-17
Launch price no data $319

Specifications

Core Ultra 7 251HXCore i5-14600K
Cores 18 14
Threads 18 20
P + E cores 6 + 12 6 + 8
Base clock no data 3.5 GHz
Boost clock 5.1 GHz 5.3 GHz
L2 cache no data 20 MB
L3 cache 30 MB 24 MB
Process node no data Intel 7
Unlocked multiplier no yes
Integrated graphics no Intel UHD Graphics 770
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core Ultra 7 251HXCore i5-14600K
Socket no data LGA1700
TDP no data 125 W
Max temperature no data 100 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Core Ultra 7 251HXCore i5-14600K
Memory type no data DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Memory channels no data 2
Max memory no data 192 GB
PCI Express version no data 5.0
PCIe lanes no data 20

Pros and cons

Core Ultra 7 251HX

  • 3% faster single core
  • more cores: 18 vs 14
  • bigger L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
  • newer: released in 2026

Core i5-14600K

  • more threads: 20 vs 18
  • has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770)
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

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