CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i5-12600K

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 8.8%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 40.6% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop

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 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

i5-14600KF

4,281

i5-12600K

3,934

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

39,246

i5-12600K

27,912

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i5-12600K

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

Intel Core i5-12600K

i5-12600K

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600KF

i5-12600K

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

i5-12600K

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

i5-12600K

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

i5-12600K

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600KF

FCLGA1700

i5-12600K

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600KF

150 W

i5-12600K

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600KF

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 i5-14600KF and Intel Core i5-12600K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF 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 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.