Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i7-14700KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12600K and Intel Core i7-14700KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12600K is 90% slower and 92% cheaper than Intel Core i7-14700KF.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12600K
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PRICE£169.99£326
CPU MARK2760452420
VALUE162161
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP150W125W
EFFICIENCY184419
CORES6 x 3.70 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS39254480
DATEQ4/2021Q4/2023

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
27892
£225
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-14700KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-12600K better than Intel Core i7-14700KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 1%.


The Intel Core i5-12600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 150 watts and a CPUMark score of 27604. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 184. The Intel Core i7-14700KF efficiency score is 419. So, the Intel Core i7-14700KF leads by 128%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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