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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700 is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700
- Performs up to 5% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-12600K - 103 vs 98 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-14700 - $177.2 vs $399.99
- Up to 53% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-14700 - $1.81 vs $3.88 per FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Intel Core i7-14700 Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz
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Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
98
95%
Value, $/FPS
$1.81/FPS
100%
Price, $
$177.2
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Updated 11888 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-14700
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-14700 or Core i5-12600K
Cyberpunk 2077, 1920 x 1080, RT Overdrive
11 FPS
$104.54/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,149.99
In Stock
17 FPS
$78.35/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-14700
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,331.91
In Stock
15 FPS
$116.94/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,754.11
In Stock
22 FPS
$32.96/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$725.22
In Stock
15 FPS
$122.38/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,835.65
In Stock
15 FPS
$80/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199.99
In Stock
22 FPS
$42.28/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$930.24
In Stock
38 FPS
$44.71/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,699
In Stock
27 FPS
$133.26/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$3,598
In Stock
11 FPS
$122.73/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,349.99
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