Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600KF is 630 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i5-14600KF - CA$409.85 vs CA$433.83
- Up to 2% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-14600KF - CA$2.19 vs CA$2.24 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600KF
- Performs up to 4% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-12600 - 194 vs 187 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600 - 20 vs 12 threads
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
187
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.19/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$409.85
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$409.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
194
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.24/FPS
97%
Price, CA$
CA$433.83
94%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$433.83 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 14 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |