The Core i7-14700K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $149.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- Up to 46% cheaper – $179.00 vs $328.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-14700K vs Core i7-12700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
220
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$328.99
54%
Value, $/FPS
$1.49/FPS
56%
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
96%
Min 1% FPS
139
97%
Price, $
$179
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.84/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700K vs Core i7-12700K 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 i7-14700K vs Core i7-12700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700K vs Core i7-12700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
60%
L3 Cache
25 MB
76%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
89%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $409.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 12 |
28 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
33 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 | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
