Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-12700F
81.1Single-core69.9
65.7Multi-core50.4
59Gamingspec-based57.5
12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+11). 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 i5-14600K
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 50
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 67% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 67% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W+1% | 180 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+8% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+67% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 25 MB+4% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900Top 26% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000Top 32% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+13%Top 15% | 1,898Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500+60%Top 23% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 38,500+28%Top 28% | 30,148Top 40% |
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