How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-14500 scores 59.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-12700K scores 63/100. Intel Core i5-14500 wins 7 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-12700K wins 7.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-14500 and the Intel Core i7-12700K?

Intel Core i5-14500 advantages: 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; 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $232 vs $409. Intel Core i7-12700K advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 54; 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; 23% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 154 W; 12% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 30,708.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-14500 or Intel Core i7-12700K?

Intel Core i5-14500 launched cheaper at $232, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-12700K.

Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-12700K

Intel

Intel Core i5-14500

$232

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700K

$409

69.7Single-core69.4

54.3Multi-core61.5

57.2Gamingspec-based58.1

7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145007 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7). Intel Core i5-14500 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

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
17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $232 vs $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K

Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 54
38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
23% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 154 W
12% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 30,708

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-12700K
Announced	2024	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	154 W	190 W+23%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-12700K
Cores	14+17%	12
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	8+100%	4
Threads	20	20
Base clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
Boost clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB	12 MB+4%
L3 cache	24 MB	25 MB+4%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-12700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,550 MHz	1,500 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-12700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-12700K
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i7-12700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,583+3%Top 35%	2,500Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	14,300Top 36%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,950Top 28%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	—	22,400Top 26%
PassMark	30,708Top 38%	34,500+12%Top 34%

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