Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 2% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-12700KF - 340 vs 334 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 5% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - €248.00 vs €260.17
- Up to 4% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-14600K - €0.74 vs €0.77 per FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
340
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
96%
Price, €
€260.17
95%
FPS Winner
Buy for €260.17 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 315 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
334
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Price, €
€248
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €248 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 313 minutes ago
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-14600K | vs | Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |