Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-12700

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Core i7-12700 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14600K is 22% faster and 16% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-14600K
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PRICE£214.97£248.97
CPU MARK3869630258
VALUE180122
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY310466
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO5.30 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS42713863
DATEQ4/2023Q1/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-14600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

Is Intel Core i5-14600K better than Intel Core i7-12700?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-14600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700 by 32%.


The Intel Core i5-14600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 38696. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 310. The Intel Core i7-12700 efficiency score is 466. So, the Intel Core i7-12700 leads by 50%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.