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Core i5-14400F vs Core i5-12600K

Core i5-14400F vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 148.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 183 minutes ago

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 148.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

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 183 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-14400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-14400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i5-14400F.

Advantages of Core i5-14400F

  • Up to 5% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $133.91 vs $140.41
  • Up to 5% better value when playing Borderlands 3 than Core i5-12600K - $0.61 vs $0.64 per FPS

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Borderlands 3 than Core i5-14400F - 244 vs 242 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14400F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

242

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.61/FPS

100%

Price, €

€148.64

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 148.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

244

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.64/FPS

95%

Price, €

€155.85

95%

FPS 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 183 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2350

96%

Multi-Core

11359

96%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo

Core i5-14400F

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores10
16Threads16
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
25.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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