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Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-14400

Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-14400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $152.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1853 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-14400

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-14400 Logo
Intel Core i5-14400 Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1852 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $152.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1853 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-14400

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-14400 Logo
Intel Core i5-14400 Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1852 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i5-14400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 795 days older than the more expensive Core i5-14400.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 0% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-14400 - 535 vs 534 FPS
  • Up to 34% cheaper than Core i5-14400 - $152.66 vs $229.99
  • Up to 33% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-14400 - $0.29 vs $0.43 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i5-14400

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of DOOM Eternal.
DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

535

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.29/FPS

100%

Price, $

$152.66

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $152.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1853 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-14400 Logo
Core i5-14400

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

534

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.43/FPS

67%

Price, $

$229.99

66%

Intel Core i5-14400 Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1852 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-14400 Logo
Core i5-14400

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

97%

Intel Core i5-14400 Logo
Core i5-14400

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2455

99%

Multi-Core

12326

100%

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Intel Core i5-12600KF

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Intel Core i5-14400 Logo

Intel Core i5-14400

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores10
16Threads16
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i5-14400

DOOM Eternal, 1920 x 1080, Nightmare

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