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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - $162.14 vs $457.71
- Up to 62% better value when playing Valorant than Core i5-14600K - $0.2 vs $0.53 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 4% better in Valorant than Core i7-12700KF - 960 vs 919 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
919
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.2/FPS
100%
Price, €
€179.98
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Updated 82 minutes ago
Core i5-14600K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
960
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.53/FPS
37%
Price, €
€508.06
35%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i5-14600K Gaming Desktop Processor + Sparkle Arc A770 Titan Graphics Card
Buy for €508.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 81 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-14600K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 12 | Cores | 14 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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