Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - $152.66 vs $626.98
- Up to 74% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i5-14600K - $0.82 vs $3.13 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 8% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i5-12600KF - 200 vs 186 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 20 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
186
93%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Price, $
$152.66
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $152.66 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2487 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
200
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.13/FPS
26%
Price, $
$626.98
24%
FPS Winner
Buy for $626.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2486 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i5-14600K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 14 |
16 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |