The Core i5-14600K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700F and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $2.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- Up to 1% cheaper – $235.97 vs $237.99
Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-12700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$237.99
99%
Value, $/FPS
$1.09/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
207
95%
Min 1% FPS
136
96%
Price, $
$235.97
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.13/FPS
96%
Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-12700F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-12700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-12700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
96%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
86%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
60%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$319.00 | MSRP | $324.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 12 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 24 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
