Intel Core i5-14600 vs Intel Core i7-12700K
74.8Single-core69.6
60.7Multi-core63.1
58.4Gamingspec-based58.1
9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-146005 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-14600 scores 64.4 against 63.8 for Intel Core i7-12700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-14600 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 70
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 67% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $255 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
- 23% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 154 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | 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 | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz+33% |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+4% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+67% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 25 MB+4% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,580Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,200Top 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,895Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 22,565Top 30% |
| PassMark | 35,793+5%Top 28% | 34,235Top 30% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,160+4%Top 23% | 4,002Top 31% |
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