Apple M6 vs Core i5-14600K: specs and benchmark comparison
BIntel · Raptor Lake Refresh
Intel Core i5-14600K
- 14 cores / 20 threads
- up to 5.3 GHz
- LGA1700
October 17, 2023 · $319 at launch
Short verdict
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
≈ parityThe difference in available benchmarks is below the noticeable threshold, so there is no significant advantage.
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Apple M6 is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core i5-14600K is better2
Cores 2 more14 (6P + 8E) vs 12 (6P + 6E)
Max memory capacity 160 GB more192 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- 3.5% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 5.2.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Apple M6331.3 samples/minCore i5-14600K320 samples/minPosition among tested models (49)
B · 320A · 3310200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 3.5% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Apple M6
331.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 26 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 26 submissions (1 outliers excluded), interquartile range 324.24–336.45; submissions 2026-09-22 to 2026-11-09; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · Intel Core i5-14600K
320 samples/min · community measurement, sample 32 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 32 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 303.63–326.78; submissions 2026-07-20 to 2026-10-31; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (11)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 321 | 293 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 352.9 | 304.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 327.1 | 314.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 338.4 | 225.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 336.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 332.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 321.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 315.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 304.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 303.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 322.8 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Apple M6 | B · Core i5-14600K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 12 (6P + 6E) | 14 (6P + 8E) | B: 2 more |
| Threads | no data | 20 | no data for A |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 3.5 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | no data | 5.3 GHz | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | no data | 20 MB | no data for A |
| L3 cache | no data | 24 MB | no data for A |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | no data | LGA1700 | no data for A |
| Process node | 2 nm | Intel 7 | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | Unified memory | DDR4, DDR5 | differs |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 | no data for A |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | no data | 5,600 MT/s | no data for A |
| Max memory capacity | 32 GB | 192 GB | B: 160 GB more |
| PCI Express | no data | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | no data for A |
| Integrated graphics | Apple M6 (12-core GPU) | Intel Graphics | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | no data | 125 W | no data for A |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | no data | 181 W | no data for A |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A12 (6P + 6E)
B14 (6P + 8E)
B: 2 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
Ano data
B20
no data for ABase clock
Ano data
B3.5 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
Ano data
B5.3 GHz
no data for A
Cache
L2 cache
Ano data
B20 MB
no data for AL3 cache
Ano data
B24 MB
no data for A
Platform
Socket
Ano data
BLGA1700
no data for AProcess node
A2 nm
BIntel 7
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
AUnified memory
BDDR4, DDR5
differsMemory channels
Ano data
B2
no data for AOfficial memory speed
Ano data
B5,600 MT/s
no data for AFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A32 GB
B192 GB
B: 160 GB morePCI Express
Ano data
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
no data for AIntegrated graphics
AApple M6 (12-core GPU)
BIntel Graphics
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
Ano data
B125 W
no data for AMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
Ano data
B181 W
no data for A
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Apple M6: Apple M6 (12-core GPU). Intel Core i5-14600K: Intel Graphics.
Which is faster: Apple M6 or Intel Core i5-14600K?
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
See also
Data sources (4)
- Apple — specifications of Apple M6checked November 14, 2026
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-14600Kchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.