Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i5-14600K
65.2Single-core81.1
50.8Multi-core65.7
52.1Gamingspec-based59
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 55.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+15). 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 51
- 111% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 10 MB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 181 W+21% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 20 MB+111% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,900Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,000Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809Top 38% | 2,150+19%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878Top 37% | 24,500+45%Top 23% |
| PassMark | 27,501Top 47% | 38,500+40%Top 28% |
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