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Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-14900F

Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-14900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

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Updated 197 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-14900F

2.0 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz

Buy for CA$852.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 196 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 197 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-14900F

2.0 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz

Buy for CA$852.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 196 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900F is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Up to 71% cheaper than Core i9-14900F - CA$244.99 vs CA$852.02
  • Up to 67% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i9-14900F - CA$1.56 vs CA$4.79 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900F

  • Performs up to 13% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i5-12600K - 178 vs 157 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600K - 32 vs 16 threads
This is a free version of Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

157

88%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.56/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$244.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 197 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-14900F Logo
Core i9-14900F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

178

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$4.79/FPS

32%

Price, CA$

CA$852.02

28%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz

Buy for CA$852.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 196 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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Core i9-14900F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

81%

Multi-Core

11792

64%

Intel Core i9-14900F Logo
Core i9-14900F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

3020

100%

Multi-Core

18270

100%

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Intel Core i5-12600K

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Intel Core i9-14900F

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
24
16Threads
32
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.0 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.8 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier20.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i9-14900F

Far Cry 6, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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