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Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-12700K

Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i5-14600K Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 275 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Intel Core i5-14600K Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 275 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700K.

Advantages of Core i5-14600K

  • Performs up to 7% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-12700K - 562 vs 523 FPS

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Up to 12% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - €243.30 vs €275.00
  • Up to 4% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i5-14600K - €0.47 vs €0.49 per FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

562

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.49/FPS

96%

Price, €

€275

88%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14600K Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 275 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 235 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

523

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.47/FPS

100%

Price, €

€243.3

100%

Value Winner

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2806

100%

Multi-Core

16087

100%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

90%

Multi-Core

13694

85%

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo

Core i5-14600K

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores12
20Threads20
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
35.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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