CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
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
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 i5-12600KF
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
i5-12600KF
3,934
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
39,246
i5-12600KF
27,912
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
Intel Core i5-12600KF
i5-12600KF
🔄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
i5-12600KF
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
N/A
i5-12600KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
N/A
i5-12600KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
N/A
i5-12600KF
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
FCLGA1700
i5-12600KF
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
150 W
i5-12600KF
💾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
i5-12600KF
The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-12600KF drawing more power under load (150W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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