CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i7-12700KF

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 6.8%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 14.3% 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 i7-12700KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
265th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs93rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs82nd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
4,281
i7-12700KF
4,009

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
39,246
i7-12700KF
34,325

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i7-12700KF

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
Intel Core i7-12700KF
i7-12700KF
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700KF
i7-12700KF
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
N/A
i7-12700KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
N/A
i7-12700KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
N/A
i7-12700KF
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
FCLGA1700
i7-12700KF
⚡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
190 W
i7-12700KF
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
i7-12700KF

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-12700KF drawing more power under load (190W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.