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Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-12600

Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-12600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 289.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 99 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 289.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 99 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700KF is 630 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700KF

  • Performs up to 8% better in Alan Wake 2 than Core i5-12600 - 138 vs 128 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600 - 28 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600

  • Up to 32% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - €289.98 vs €428.85
  • Up to 27% better value when playing Alan Wake 2 than Core i7-14700KF - €2.27 vs €3.11 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Alan Wake 2.
Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

138

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.11/FPS

73%

Price, €

€428.85

67%

FPS Winner

Intel Processore per computer Core™ i7-14700KF

Buy for 428.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

128

93%

Value, €/FPS

€2.27/FPS

100%

Price, €

€289.98

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 289.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 99 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2975

100%

Multi-Core

19234

100%

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2371

80%

Multi-Core

9721

51%

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateJan 25th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
20
Cores6
28
Threads12
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
5.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier33.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i7-14700KF or Core i5-12600

Alan Wake 2, 1920 x 1080, High

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