The Core i5-12600KF is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-14600K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $90.13 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 38% cheaper – $146.99 vs $237.12
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-14600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
97%
Min 1% FPS
138
97%
Price, $
$146.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$237.12
61%
Value, $/FPS
$1.09/FPS
63%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-14600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-14600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-14600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
71%
L3 Cache
20 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $319.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 14 |
| 16 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
