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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-14600K

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-14600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 342.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Intel Core i5-14600K Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 253.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 342.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Intel Core i5-14600K Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 253.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-14600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-14600K is 712 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900KF.

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14600K - 24 vs 20 threads

Advantages of Core i5-14600K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-12900KF - 193 vs 191 FPS
  • Up to 26% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €253.58 vs €342.88
  • Up to 27% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-12900KF - €1.31 vs €1.80 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

191

99%

Value, €/FPS

€1.8/FPS

73%

Price, €

€342.88

73%

Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 342.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

193

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.31/FPS

100%

Price, €

€253.58

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-14600K Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 253.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2608

93%

Multi-Core

15118

95%

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2816

100%

Multi-Core

15949

100%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i5-14600K Logo

Core i5-14600K

Nov 4th, 2021
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i9Core i5
Alder LakeRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
16
14
24
20
3.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
5.2 GHz
5.3 GHz
125 WNot Available
10 nm10 nm
32.0x
35.0x
None
UHD Graphics 770
YesYes

PCs Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i5-14600K

With selected game settings

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