The Core i9-12900KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-14500, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $35.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-14500
- Up to 14% cheaper – $210.81 vs $246.47
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-14500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€246.47
85%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
86%
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
210
99%
Min 1% FPS
138
99%
Price, €
€210.81
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-14500 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 i9-12900KF vs Core i5-14500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-14500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
14-core
88%
L3 Cache
24 MB
80%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $232.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 14 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
