Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700F is 4747 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700F
- Performs up to 16% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-2500K - 302 vs 261 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i7-14700F - €43.94 vs €409.5
- Up to 88% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-14700F - €0.17 vs €1.36 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €409.5 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 77 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
261
86%
Value, €/FPS
€0.17/FPS
100%
Price, €
€43.94
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €43.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 77 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700F | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |