The Core i7-14700KF is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $36.96 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- Up to 13% cheaper – $251.31 vs $288.27
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-14700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-12700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, €
€288.27
87%
Value, €/FPS
€1.3/FPS
92%
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
94%
Min 1% FPS
137
94%
Price, €
€251.31
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.2/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-12700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-12700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-12700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
40%
L3 Cache
25 MB
76%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $349.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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