CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700F vs Intel Core i5-12600K

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

Desktop
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 i5-12600K

Desktop
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
i5-12600K
3,934

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700F
43,649
i5-12600K
27,912

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700F vs Intel Core i5-12600K

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700F
i7-14700F
Intel Core i5-12600K
i5-12600K
🔄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
i5-12600K
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700F
N/A
i5-12600K
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700F
N/A
i5-12600K
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700F
N/A
i5-12600K
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700F
FCLGA1700
i5-12600K
⚡TDP
65 W
i7-14700F
150 W
i5-12600K
💾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
i5-12600K

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-12600K drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.