Processors comparison
Core i7-12700F vs Core i5-14
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 i7-12700F has 12 cores / 20 threads; the Core i5-14 has 14 cores / 20 threads.
- The Core i5-14 boosts to 5.3 GHz, 0.4 GHz higher than the Core i7-12700F.
- The Core i7-12700F is rated at 65 W TDP against 125 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
- The Core i5-14 has integrated graphics; the Core i7-12700F needs a graphics card to show a picture.
- The Core i5-14 is £18.49 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£249.98 against £268.47).
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 i7-12700F | Core i5-14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7 | Intel Core i5 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 12 | 14Higher |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Max boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 65 W | 125 W |
| Cooler in the box | Unknown | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | No | Yes |
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