Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-14600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-14600KF is 651 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600KF
- Performs up to 4% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-12900 - 209 vs 201 FPS
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - €297.02 vs €849.0
- Up to 66% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-12900 - €1.42 vs €4.22 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
209
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.42/FPS
100%
Price, €
€297.02
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-14600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900 |
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Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |