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Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i5-14500

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-12600K

  • Blender render score 227 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i5-14500

  • Blender render score 234 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-14500 is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-12600K227

Median of 8 submissions

BIntel Core i5-14500234

Median of 4 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A45%Fair
B53%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · Cores: 14 vs 10

Office Work

A62%Good
B76%Excellent

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Daily Use

A55%Good
B66%Good

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Content Creation

A41%Fair
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · Threads: 20 vs 16

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 comes out ahead

It wins 6 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-12600K

51/100

BIntel Core i5-14500

60/100

AIntel Core i5-12600K

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz (42% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • Cores 10 vs 14 (29% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)
  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 24 MB (17% lower)
  • Blender render score 227 samples/min vs 234 samples/min (3% lower)

BIntel Core i5-14500

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Cores 14 vs 10 (40% higher)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)
  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 20 MB (20% higher)
  • Blender render score 234 samples/min vs 227 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (30% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-12600KBIntel Core i5-14500
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.227 samples/min234 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.84
Cores & clocks
Cores1014 Better +40%
Efficiency (E) cores48
Threads1620 Better +25%
Base clock3.7 GHz Better +42%2.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.9 GHz5.0 GHz Better +2%
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB24 MB Better +20%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureAlder LakeRaptor Lake Refresh
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Manufacturing processIntel 7Intel 7
Release year20212024
Launch price$289—

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Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i5-14500 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-12600K and the Intel Core i5-14500 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-14500 posts a median render score of 234 against 227 for Intel Core i5-12600K, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 4 and 8 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-12600K: 10 cores, 16 threads, 4.9 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $289. Intel Core i5-14500: 14 cores, 20 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024.

Our overall scores are 51 for Core i5-12600K and 60 for Core i5-14500 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i5-14500; for office work: Core i5-14500; for daily use: Core i5-14500; for content creation: Core i5-14500. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-14500 FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-12600K or the Core i5-14500?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-14500 posts a median render score of 234 against 227 for Intel Core i5-12600K, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 4 and 8 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-12600K or the Core i5-14500?

The Intel Core i5-12600K is rated at 125 W and the Intel Core i5-14500 at 65 W, so the Core i5-14500 draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-12600K and the Core i5-14500 cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-12600K launched at $289 and the Intel Core i5-14500 at an unlisted price. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-12600K or the Core i5-14500 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i5-14500 (45 vs 53 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.