Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-12700F
69.7Single-core69.9
54.3Multi-core50.4
57.2Gamingspec-based57.5
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-12700F 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 i5-14500
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 50
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 24% higher Base clock: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 17% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 154 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 180 W+17% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB+4% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 25 MB+4% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,898Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 30,708+2%Top 38% | 30,148Top 40% |
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