The Core i9-12900K is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-14600K and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's €124.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 33% cheaper – €253.58 vs €378.56
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-14600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
98%
Min 1% FPS
140
99%
Price, €
€378.56
66%
Value, €/FPS
€1.77/FPS
66%
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€253.58
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-14600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-14600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-14600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
88%
L3 Cache
24 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $319.00 |
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 | 3.5 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
