Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700KF is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Performs up to 8% better in Valorant than Core i5-12600KF - 986 vs 911 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - CA$217.61 vs CA$603.81
- Up to 61% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-14700KF - CA$0.24 vs CA$0.61 per FPS
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
986
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.61/FPS
39%
Price, CA$
CA$603.81
36%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$603.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
911
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.24/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$217.61
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$217.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700KF | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | 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 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |