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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900K outperforms Core i5-12600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-14900K is 630 days newer than Core i5-12600.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900K
- Performs up to 8% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-12600 - 197 vs 183 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600 - 32 vs 12 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
183
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.24/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$409.85
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i9-14900K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-14900K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 65 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i9-14900K or Core i5-12600
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+
135 FPS
CA$24.44/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-14900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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CA$3,299.99
In Stock
177 FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
135 FPS
CA$20.74/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-14900K
16 GB, 8 TB SSD + 10 TB HDD
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CA$2,799.6
In Stock
134 FPS
CA$70.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-14900K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD + 16 TB HDD
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CA$9,427.89
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197 FPS
CA$30.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-14900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$5,937.86
In Stock
197 FPS
CA$27.92/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-14900K
64 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$5,499.99
In Stock
177 FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
197 FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-14900K
96 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
163 FPS
CA$23.93/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Core i9-14900K
96 GB, 2 TB SSD
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CA$3,899.99
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157 FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-14900K
96 GB, 4 TB SSD
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Out of Stock
177 FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900K
96 GB, 4 TB SSD
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135 FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-14900K
16 GB, 4 TB SSD
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