Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900KF is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i9-14900KF - CA$499.99 vs CA$816.94
- Up to 36% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-14900KF - CA$3.76 vs CA$5.92 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900KF
- Performs up to 4% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-12900K - 138 vs 133 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900K - 32 vs 24 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
133
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.76/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$499.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$499.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 125 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
138
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.92/FPS
63%
Price, CA$
CA$816.94
61%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$816.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 125 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 24 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 6.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |