CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700F vs Intel Core i5-12600
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i7-14700F leads in single-threaded performance by up to 9.4%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700F shows superior performance with a 56.4% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i7-14700F
Release Date
Q1 2024
Market Position
186th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs40th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs53rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Intel Core i5-12600
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
386th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs119th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs129th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i7-14700F
4,302
i5-12600
3,934
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-14700F
43,649
i5-12600
27,912
Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700F vs Intel Core i5-12600
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700F
i7-14700F
Intel Core i5-12600
i5-12600
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700F, Intel Core i7-14700F
i7-14700F
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600KF
i5-12600
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700F
N/A
i5-12600
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700F
N/A
i5-12600
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700F
N/A
i5-12600
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700F
FCLGA1700
i5-12600
âš¡TDP
65 W
i7-14700F
150 W
i5-12600
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700F
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 20 MB
i5-12600
The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Core i5-12600 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700F shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-12600 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-12600 drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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