The Core i9-12900KS is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-14400F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €459.78 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-14400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-14400F
- Up to 74% cheaper – €158.88 vs €618.66
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i5-14400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€618.66
25%
Value, €/FPS
€2.89/FPS
27%
Core i5-14400F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
206
96%
Min 1% FPS
135
96%
Price, €
€158.88
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i5-14400F 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 i9-12900KS vs Core i5-14400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i5-14400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-14400F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
10-core
62%
L3 Cache
20 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
74%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
90%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
