Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $155.99 vs $381.99
- Up to 53% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i7-14700K - $0.82 vs $1.75 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 15% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i5-12600KF - 218 vs 190 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 28 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
190
87%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Price, $
$155.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $155.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 83 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
218
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.75/FPS
46%
Price, $
$381.99
40%
FPS Winner
Buy for $381.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 80 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 i7-14700K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 20 |
16 | Threads | 28 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |