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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 3% better in Ready or Not than Core i5-12600KF - 303 vs 294 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 28 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $117.33 vs $269.95
- Up to 56% better value when playing Ready or Not than Core i7-14700K - $0.44 vs $0.99 per FPS
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
303
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.99/FPS
44%
Price, €
€299.65
43%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Updated 30 minutes ago
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
294
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.44/FPS
100%
Price, €
€130.24
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-14700K | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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