Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900KS on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 560 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900KS.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14600K - 24 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 3% better in Diablo IV than Core i9-12900KS - 332 vs 321 FPS
- Up to 22% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €244.9 vs €313.66
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i5-14600K |
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Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 14 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
150 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |