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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-14900K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900K
- Performs up to 8% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-12600KF - 218 vs 201 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 32 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i9-14900K - $119.61 vs $547.66
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
New Intel 14th Gen Raptor Lake Core i9-14900K CPU 6.0GHz Boost Speed Best Gaming CPU OC for Z790 MB RTX 4090 Card BX8071514900K + Best Notebook Stylus Pen Light
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Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-14900K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Single-Core
2472
79.71622057400839%
Multi-Core
12036
57.31428571428572%
Intel Core i9-14900K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 10 |
32 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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