Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i7-14700
65.2Single-core81
50.8Multi-core79.6
52.1Gamingspec-based67.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 55.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+29) and single-core (+16). 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
- 76% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $318 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 51
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 195% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 10 MB
- 100% higher cores: 20 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 219 W+46% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 20+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 16 | 28+75% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 28 MB+195% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 33 MB+65% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,920Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,800Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809Top 38% | 2,130+18%Top 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878Top 37% | 32,500+93%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 27,501Top 47% | 49,000+78%Top 19% |
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