The Core i5-14500 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700K, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $27.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- Up to 12% cheaper – $195.49 vs $222.51
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-12700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
231
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, €
€222.51
87%
Value, €/FPS
€0.96/FPS
88%
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
231
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, €
€195.49
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.84/FPS
100%
Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-12700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-12700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-12700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
96%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
86%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$2.32 | MSRP | $4.09 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 12 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 24 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
