The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in 7 out of 16 comparable specs, with 6 ties. Its biggest advantage is E-Cores (100% better).
Core i7-12700K wins in 3 specs (Base Clock: 38% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i5-14500 if you want the best overall performance — especially e-cores.
Choose Core i7-12700K if base clock matters more to you.
