Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 651 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Up to 27% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - $334.88 vs $457.71
- Up to 25% better value when playing World of Tanks than Core i5-14600K - $0.65 vs $0.87 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 2% better in World of Tanks than Core i9-12900 - 585 vs 572 FPS
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
572
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.65/FPS
100%
Price, €
€371.72
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €371.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 85 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
585
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.87/FPS
74%
Price, €
€508.06
73%
FPS Winner
Buy for €508.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900 | vs | Intel Core i5-14600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 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 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |