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Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-14700F

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

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

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

Buy for 243.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

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

Buy for 243.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

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 i5-12600K

  • Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-14700F - $140.41 vs $219.13
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Halo Infinite than Core i7-14700F - $0.91 vs $1.38 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-14700F

  • Performs up to 2% better in Halo Infinite than Core i5-12600K - 176 vs 172 FPS
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Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

172

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.91/FPS

100%

Price, €

€155.85

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

176

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.38/FPS

66%

Price, €

€243.23

64%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for 243.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

88%

Multi-Core

11792

68%

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2775

100%

Multi-Core

17332

100%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

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Intel Core i7-14700F Logo

Core i7-14700F

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
20
16Threads
28
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier21.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Ryzen 5 7600X

182.87

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Core i5-12600K

155.85

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130.02

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
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Ryzen 5 5600X

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Ryzen 5 7600

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Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Ryzen 7 7700X

251.31

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Ryzen 7 5800X

161.26

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

299.65

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

104.16

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

182.87

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

341.19

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

130.02

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

186.61

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

75.09

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

106.31

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

309.9

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

446.26

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

166.67

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

252.21

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

251.31

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

265.77

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

161.26

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

299.09

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

154.95

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

116.13

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

130.26

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

114.41

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

299.65

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

104.16

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

117.11

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

278.38

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

341.19

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

288.28

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

186.61

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

243.23

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

671.16

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

309.9

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

84.68

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

446.26

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

69.17

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

252.21

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

265.77

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

376.56

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

299.09

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

810.8

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

126.12

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

154.95

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.85

vs
Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

122.96

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

116.13

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

130.26

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

114.41

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

117.11

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

278.38

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

288.28

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

243.23

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

671.16

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

84.68

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

69.17

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

376.56

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

243.23

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

810.8

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