The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in 9 out of 16 comparable specs, with 5 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (126% better).
Core i5-12600KF wins in 2 specs (Base Clock: 42% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i5-14500 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-12600KF if base clock matters more to you.
