The Core i7-14700F is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $112.62 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- Up to 41% cheaper – $161.25 vs $273.87
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-14700F vs Core i5-12600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
236
100%
Min 1% FPS
162
100%
Price, €
€273.87
58%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
60%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
229
97%
Min 1% FPS
157
97%
Price, €
€161.25
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.7/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700F vs Core i5-12600K 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 i7-14700F vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700F vs Core i5-12600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
57%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
50%
L3 Cache
20 MB
61%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $3.59 | MSRP | $2.89 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
