intel
Brand12/20
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-12700KF
intel
Brand14/20
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-14600K
Intel Core i7-12700KF
Intel Core i7-12700KF
$384 • Nov 2021
Intel Core i5-14600K
$319 • Oct 2023
Intel Core i5-14600K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-12700KF | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 4 | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 2.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 25.00 MB | 24.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Alder Lake-S) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 10nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Intel Core i5-14600K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i5-14600K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF
INTEL • 12/20 • 3.6GHz
Intel Core i5-14600K
INTEL • 14/20 • 3.5GHz
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