Better Multitasking Processor: Core i7-14700 or i5-14600?

I've been looking at these two Intel processors and can't decide which one to get. Any advice on which one is better for multitasking?

The Core i7-14700 definitely has a better core count of 20 and thread count of 28 compared to the Core i5-14600's 14 cores and 20 threads, so it should handle multitasking more efficiently.

Yeah, but the i5-14600 still offers good overall performance. It depends on what you need it for. If you're doing lots of heavy multitasking, the i7-14700 might be worth the extra bucks.

I think @Maestr001 is right. The i7-14700 has more cores and threads, which should make a difference in handling multiple tasks at once. I've been using it for a few weeks now and haven't encountered any issues with multitasking.

I came across an article that might help you decide Intel Core i7-14700 vs. Intel Core i5-14600. It goes into detail about the differences between these two processors and their performance capabilities.

Thanks @Aquamentin, that's really helpful. So based on this article, does it mean the i7-14700 is definitely better for multitasking?

Well, according to the article, the i7-14700 has a larger L3 cache and better overall performance compared to the i5-14600. However, both CPUs support DDR5 with max stock speed of 5600 MHz and PCIe 5.0.

Yeah, but remember that not all applications benefit from having more cores. Some tasks might run better on the i5-14600 even if it has fewer cores and threads.

True @atodamaquina. It's a balance between cost and performance. I think it ultimately depends on your specific needs and budget.

Thanks for all the advice, everyone! I'll have to read that article @Aquamentin mentioned and see if it changes my decision.