Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-14700K

20 Cores28 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.6 GHz2023

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-14700K

20 / 28

52,228

+167.4%

19,532

0.0%

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14700K

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

231%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

132%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

130%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

119%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

119%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

117%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

114%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

113%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

112%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

111%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

109%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

107%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

105%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

104%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

104%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

100%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

98%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

97%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

97%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

95%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

94%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

94%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

94%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

92%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

92%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

91%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

90%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

90%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

90%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

87%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-14700K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (91.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-14700K	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($270)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i7-14700K leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Core i7-14700K	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+9%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($270)	✅ More affordable ($110)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-14700K Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14700K and Core i5-12400F

Core i7-14700K

The Core i7-14700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 52,228 points. Launch price was $319.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-14700K packs 20 cores / 28 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-14700K has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Core i7-14700K versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 24% clock advantage for the Core i7-14700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-14700K uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14700K scores 52,228 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 91.1% lead for the Core i7-14700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 36,000 vs 12,380 (97.6% advantage for the Core i7-14700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,900 vs 1,700, a 52.2% lead for the Core i7-14700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,500 vs 657 (188.1% advantage for the Core i7-14700K). L3 cache: 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14700K vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Core i7-14700K	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	20 / 28+233%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.6 GHz+27%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+36%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	33 MB (total)+83%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	52,228+167%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	36,000+191%	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900+71%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	21,500+3172%	657

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-14700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Z790,H770,B760,Z690,H670,B660,H610 (Core i7-14700K) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Core i7-14700K	Core i5-12400F
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i7-14700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14700K targets High-End Gaming/Creation, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i7-14700K	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	High-End Gaming/Creation	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-14700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($270 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $160 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-14700K delivers 193.4 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i7-14700K the 8.6% better value option.