Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - $128.5 vs $457.71
- Up to 71% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-14600K - $1.09 vs $3.76 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 3% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-12600K - 135 vs 131 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600K - 20 vs 16 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
131
97%
Value, €/FPS
€1.09/FPS
100%
Price, €
€142.63
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €142.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 158 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
135
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.76/FPS
28%
Price, €
€508.06
28%
FPS Winner
Buy for €508.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 157 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i5-14600K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 14 |
16 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |