The Core i7-12700K is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-14600KF and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $5.25 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-14600KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 3% cheaper – $181.07 vs $186.32
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-14600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
98%
Min 1% FPS
139
98%
Price, €
€186.32
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
94%
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
216
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€181.07
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.83/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-14600KF 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 i7-12700K vs Core i5-14600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-14600KF in core CPU performance specifications
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
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
96%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $294.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 12 | Cores | 14 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
