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Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-14500

Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-14500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i5-14500

2.6 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Intel Core i5-14500 Processore per sistemi desktop 14500 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,0 GHz

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FPS Winner

Core i5-14500

2.6 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Intel Core i5-14500 Processore per sistemi desktop 14500 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,0 GHz

Buy for 245 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-14500 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-14500 is 734 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900.

Advantages of Core i9-12900

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14500 - 24 vs 20 threads

Advantages of Core i5-14500

  • Performs up to 0% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i9-12900 - 690 vs 689 FPS
  • Up to 38% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - €245.00 vs €393.99
  • Up to 37% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i9-12900 - €0.36 vs €0.57 per FPS
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

689

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.57/FPS

63%

Price, €

€393.99

62%

Intel BX8071512900K, Core I9-12900 K 3.20 GHz Chip

Buy for 393.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 582 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Core i5-14500

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

690

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.36/FPS

100%

Price, €

€245

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-14500 Processore per sistemi desktop 14500 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,0 GHz

Buy for 245 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Core i5-14500

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2525

99%

Multi-Core

13234

100%

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Core i5-14500

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2538

100%

Multi-Core

13257

100%

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo

Core i9-12900

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Intel Core i5-14500 Logo

Core i5-14500

Jan 4th, 2022Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores14
24
Threads20
2.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
2.6 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
65 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
24.0xMultiplier
26.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i9-12900 or Core i5-14500

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Laptops Using Core i9-12900 or Core i5-14500

With selected game settings

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