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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $144.57 vs $332.61
- Up to 56% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-14700K - $0.87 vs $1.98 per FPS
Advantages of Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i5-12600KF - 168 vs 166 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 28 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
166
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Price, $
$144.57
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
168
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.98/FPS
44%
Price, $
$332.61
43%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-12600KF | vs | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| 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 | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i7-14700K
With selected game settings
135 FPS
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Core i7-14700K
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