Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-14700KF
69.4Single-core81.7
61.5Multi-core82.8
58.1Gamingspec-based68.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+12). 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 i7-12700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 62
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 133% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 12 MB
- 67% higher cores: 20 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 190 W | 253 W+33% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 20 | 28+40% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 28 MB+133% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 33 MB+32% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500Top 39% | 2,922+17%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300Top 36% | 19,147+34%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950Top 28% | 2,160+11%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400Top 26% | 33,441+49%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 51,926+51%Top 15% |
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