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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-12700K

The Core i5-14600KF is slightly faster than the Core i7-12700K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $56.53 more expensive!

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CPU

$399.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer
Up to 39% cheaper – $399.00 vs $342.47
Up to 49% better value for money

CPU

$342.47View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 39% more expensive – $342.47 vs $399.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

223FPS

220FPS

728FPS

699FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-14600KF

392FPS

Core i7-12700K

362FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-14600KF

259FPS

Core i7-12700K

252FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-14600KF

769FPS

Core i7-12700K

736FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-14600KF

806FPS

Core i7-12700K

771FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-14600KF

288FPS

Core i7-12700K

267FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-14600KF

248FPS

Core i7-12700K

244FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-14600KF

65%

Core i7-12700K

59%

Core i5-14600KF ranks 6 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14600KF

Core i7-12700K

Core i5-14600KF has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

24 MB

25 MB

Core i7-12700K has 1 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14600KF

3.5 GHz

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz

Core i7-12700K has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14600KF

5.3 GHz

Core i7-12700K

5 GHz

Core i5-14600KF boosts 6% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-14600KF

125W

Core i7-12700K

125W

Pricehelp

Core i5-14600KF

$399.00

Core i7-12700K

$342.47

Core i7-12700K is $56.53 cheaper.

Core i5-14600KFCore i7-12700K

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-R

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14600KF or Core i7-12700K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600KF. It's 10% faster than the Core i7-12700K on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14600KF than Core i7-12700K?expand_more

10% 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 i5-14600KF or Core i7-12700K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14600KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14600KF and Core i7-12700K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-14600KF scores 65/100, Core i7-12700K scores 59/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-14600KF or Core i7-12700K 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 i5-14600KF or Core i7-12700K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600KF is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.