Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-14600K
56.4Single-core81.1
41.7Multi-core65.7
46.5Gamingspec-based59
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+25) and multi-core (+24). Intel Core i5-12400F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $167 vs $319
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 42
- 167% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 8 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 106% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,500 vs 11,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 181 W+55% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 24 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 46% | 2,900+38%Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 47% | 15,000+60%Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 45% | 2,150+27%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 44% | 24,500+106%Top 23% |
| PassMark | 19,700Bottom 35% | 38,500+95%Top 28% |
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