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Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i5-14600K

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56.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Intel Core i5-14600K
68.6Inno Score
66.5Single-core81.1
52.4Multi-core65.7
52.1Gaming59
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+15) and Multi-core (+13). Intel Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF

  • Lower launch price: $264 vs $319

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K

  • Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 67
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 52
  • Stronger gaming score: 59 vs 52
  • 111% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 10 MB
  • 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-14600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-14600K
Announced20212023
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power150 W181 W+21%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-14600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-14600K
Cores1014+40%
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores48+100%
Threads1620+25%
Base clock3.7 GHz+6%3.5 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz5.3 GHz+8%
L2 cache10 MB20 MB+111%
L3 cache20 MB24 MB+20%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-14600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-14600K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-14600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-14600K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB192 GB+50%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-14600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-14600K
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-14600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-14600K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,400Top 28%2,900+21%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,500Top 29%15,000+20%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,900Top 21%2,150+13%Top 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)17,300Top 28%24,500+42%Top 16%
PassMark27,300Top 33%38,500+41%Top 18%

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