CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-12700KF
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 6.8%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 14.3% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i5-14600K
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Intel Core i7-12700KF
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
265th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs93rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs82nd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
4,281
i7-12700KF
4,009
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
39,246
i7-12700KF
34,325
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-12700KF
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
Intel Core i7-12700KF
i7-12700KF
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700KF
i7-12700KF
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
N/A
i7-12700KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
N/A
i7-12700KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600K
N/A
i7-12700KF
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
FCLGA1700
i7-12700KF
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600K
190 W
i7-12700KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600K
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
i7-12700KF
The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Core i7-12700KF compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-12700KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-12700KF drawing more power under load (190W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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