Intel Core i5-12500 vs Intel Core i7-14700

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12500 and Intel Core i7-14700 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 109% slower and 89% cheaper than Intel Core i7-14700.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-14700
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PRICE£163.97£309.98
CPU MARK1988041495
VALUE121134
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY306638
CORES6 x 3.00 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.40 GHz
THREADS36654271
DATEQ1/2022Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-14700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99

Is Intel Core i5-12500 better than Intel Core i7-14700?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-14700 by 11%.


The Intel Core i5-12500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19880. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 306. The Intel Core i7-14700 efficiency score is 638. So, the Intel Core i7-14700 leads by 108%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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