Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700F is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i7-14700F - $144.59 vs $269.99
- Up to 44% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-14700F - $0.44 vs $0.79 per FPS
Advantages of Core i7-14700F
- Performs up to 2% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-12600KF - 340 vs 332 FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
332
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.44/FPS
100%
Price, $
$144.59
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $144.59 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 377 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
340
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
56%
Price, $
$269.99
53%
FPS Winner
Buy for $269.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 376 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-12600KF | vs | Core i7-14700F |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 20 |
16 | Threads | 28 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |