Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i5-14500
65.2Single-core69.7
50.8Multi-core54.3
52.1Gamingspec-based57.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 55.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K
- 42% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 51
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $318
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 154 W+3% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 12 MB+21% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,583Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809Top 38% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878Top 37% | — |
| PassMark | 27,501Top 47% | 30,708+12%Top 38% |
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