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

WINNER
I
68.6Inno Score
VS
I
63Inno Score
81.1Single-core69.4
65.7Multi-core61.5
59Gaming58.1
12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+12) and Multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-12700K 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 69
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 62
  • 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
  • Lower launch price: $319 vs $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K

  • 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-14600KIntel Core i7-12700K
Announced20232021
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power181 W190 W+5%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-14600KIntel Core i7-12700K
Cores14+17%12
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores8+100%4
Threads2020
Base clock3.5 GHz3.6 GHz+3%
Boost clock5.3 GHz+6%5 GHz
L2 cache20 MB+67%12 MB
L3 cache24 MB25 MB+4%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-14600KIntel Core i7-12700K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock1,550 MHz+3%1,500 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-14600KIntel Core i7-12700K
Memory supportDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory192 GB+50%128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-14600KIntel Core i7-12700K
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-14600KIntel Core i7-12700K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,900+16%2,500
Geekbench 6 (multi)15,000+5%14,300
Cinebench R23 (single)2,150+10%1,950
Cinebench R23 (multi)24,500+9%22,400
PassMark38,500+12%34,500

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