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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-14700KF

The Core i5-12400F is slower than the Core i7-14700KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$155.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 121% cheaper – $155.99 vs $384
Up to 75% better value for money

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Up to 26% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 10 months newer
Up to 121% more expensive – $384 vs $155.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Dota 22013

Core i5-12400F

239FPS

Core i7-14700KF

301FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-12400F

317FPS

Core i7-14700KF

410FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-12400F

241FPS

Core i7-14700KF

263FPS

Overwatch 22023

545FPS

572FPS

654FPS

744FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-12400F

375FPS

Core i7-14700KF

390FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12400F

687FPS

Core i7-14700KF

789FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-12400F

216FPS

Core i7-14700KF

224FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-12400F

50%

Core i7-14700KF

69%

Core i7-14700KF ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12400F

Core i7-14700KF

Core i7-14700KF has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-12400F

Core i7-14700KF

Core i7-14700KF has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12400F

18 MB

Core i7-14700KF

33 MB

Core i7-14700KF has 15 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz

Core i7-14700KF

3.4 GHz

Core i7-14700KF has a 36% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12400F

4.4 GHz

Core i7-14700KF

5.6 GHz

Core i7-14700KF boosts 27% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12400F

65W

Core i7-14700KF

125W

Core i5-12400F draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-12400F

$155.99

Core i7-14700KF

Core i5-12400FCore i7-14700KF

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Alder Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12400F or Core i7-14700KF?expand_more

The Core i7-14700KF. It's 38% faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700KF than Core i5-12400F?expand_more

38% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12400F or Core i7-14700KF?expand_more

The Core i7-14700KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14700KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12400F and Core i7-14700KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12400F scores 50/100, Core i7-14700KF scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12400F or Core i7-14700KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12400F or Core i7-14700KF?expand_more

The Core i7-14700KF is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.