Processors comparison
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-14400
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the LGA 1700 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Core i5-12600K boosts to 4.9 GHz, 0.2 GHz higher than the Core i5-14400.
- The Core i5-14400 is rated at 65 W TDP against 125 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Core i5-12600K | Core i5-14400 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Series | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max boost clock | 4.9 GHzHigher | 4.7 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 125 W | 65 W |
| Cooler in the box | Unknown | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Yes |
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