The Core i5-12600K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-14900KF, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $249.55 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- Up to 65% cheaper – $133.33 vs $382.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-14900KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 16 threads
Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-14900KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
94%
Min 1% FPS
138
95%
Price, €
€133.33
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.63/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, €
€382.88
34%
Value, €/FPS
€1.71/FPS
37%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-14900KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-14900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-14900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
42%
L3 Cache
20 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
82%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i9-14900KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 24 |
| 16 | Threads | 32 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 6.0 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
