How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-14600 scores 64.4/100 overall; Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 64.1/100. Intel Core i5-14600 wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-12700KF wins 5.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-14600 and the Intel Core i7-12700KF?

Intel Core i5-14600 advantages: 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; 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12; Lower launch price: $255 vs $384. Intel Core i7-12700KF advantages: 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.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-14600 or Intel Core i7-12700KF?

Intel Core i5-14600 launched cheaper at $255, versus $384 for the Intel Core i7-12700KF.

Intel Core i5-14600 vs Intel Core i7-12700KF

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14600

$255

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700KF

$384

74.8Single-core73.4

60.7Multi-core61.1

58.4Gamingspec-based58.1

9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-146005 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700KF

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-14600 scores 64.4 against 64.1 for Intel Core i7-12700KF. 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

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
17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
Lower launch price: $255 vs $384

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700KF

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

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14600 versus Intel Core i7-12700KF
Spec	Intel Core i5-14600	Intel Core i7-12700KF
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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14600 versus Intel Core i7-12700KF
Spec	Intel Core i5-14600	Intel Core i7-12700KF
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

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14600 versus Intel Core i7-12700KF
Spec	Intel Core i5-14600	Intel Core i7-12700KF
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
iGPU clock	1,550 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14600 versus Intel Core i7-12700KF
Spec	Intel Core i5-14600	Intel Core i7-12700KF
Memory support	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14600 versus Intel Core i7-12700KF
Spec	Intel Core i5-14600	Intel Core i7-12700KF
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14600 versus Intel Core i7-12700KF
Spec	Intel Core i5-14600	Intel Core i7-12700KF
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,964Top 30%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	—	22,839Top 29%
PassMark	35,793+6%Top 28%	33,900Top 30%
PassMark (single thread)	4,160+5%Top 23%	3,979Top 31%

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