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Core i7-14700F vs Core i5-12600K

Core i7-14700F vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$470.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6862 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$249 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6862 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$470.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6862 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$249 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6862 minutes ago

Prices and Stock
MSRP $359

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Prices and Stock
MSRP $289

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700F is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.

Advantages of Core i7-14700F

Performs up to 3% better in Battlefield IV than Core i5-12600K - 482 vs 466 FPS

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-14700F - CA$249.00 vs CA$470.92
Up to 46% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Core i7-14700F - CA$0.53 vs CA$0.98 per FPS
Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700F doesn't have integrated graphics

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Battlefield IV

Battlefield IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

FPS

482

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.98/FPS

54%

Price, CA$

CA$470.92

52%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$470.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6862 minutes ago

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

FPS

466

97%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.53/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$249

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$249 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6862 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

511

FPS

558

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

240

FPS

244

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

908

FPS

956

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

308

FPS

363

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

155

FPS

162

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Single-Core

2775

100%

Multi-Core

17332

100%

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Single-Core

2450

88%

Multi-Core

11792

68%

Core i7-14700F	vs	Core i5-12600K
Jan 8th, 2024	Release Date	Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7	Collection	Core i5
Raptor Lake	Codename	Alder Lake
Intel Socket 1700	Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
20	Cores	10
28	Threads	16
2.1 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.7 GHz
5.4 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.9 GHz
Not Available	TDP	125 W
10 nm	Process Size	10 nm
21.0x	Multiplier	37.0x
None	Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770
No	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i7-14700F or Core i5-12600K

With selected game settings

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC Image

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC

267 FPS

CA$6.79/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB

Core i7-14700F

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,813.93

In Stock

ASUS ROG G16CH (2024) Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG G16CH (2024) Gaming Desktop PC

240 FPS

CA$7.92/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i7-14700F

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,899.99

In Stock

ROG Strix G13 Gaming Desktop PC Image

ROG Strix G13 Gaming Desktop PC

240 FPS

CA$8.54/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,049.99

In Stock

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop PC Image

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop PC

240 FPS

CA$8.21/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i7-14700F

16 GB, 512 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,969.95

In Stock

Skytech Azure Gaming PC Image

Skytech Azure Gaming PC

338 FPS

CA$8.18/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,764.21

In Stock

ASUS ROG G16CHR (2024) Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG G16CHR (2024) Gaming Desktop PC

308 FPS

CA$9.41/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,899

In Stock

Skytech King Gaming PC Image

Skytech King Gaming PC

369 FPS

CA$8.44/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$3,112.59

In Stock

Skytech Omega Gaming PC Image

Skytech Omega Gaming PC

338 FPS

CA$7.37/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,490.75

In Stock

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC

291 FPS

CA$8.01/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,332.15

In Stock

2024 ROG G22CH Gaming Desktop PC Image

2024 ROG G22CH Gaming Desktop PC

308 FPS

CA$8.44/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,599.52

In Stock

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