The Core i7-14700KF is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600KF, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $137.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 47% cheaper – $157.00 vs $294.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-12600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$294.99
53%
Value, $/FPS
$1.33/FPS
56%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
95%
Min 1% FPS
138
95%
Price, $
$157
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-12600KF 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 i7-14700KF vs Core i5-12600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i5-12600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
50%
L3 Cache
20 MB
61%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$384.00 | MSRP | $264.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Not Available | Power Consumption | 125 W |
Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |