The Core i9-14900KS is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-14900KS
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 16 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-14900KS vs Core i5-12600KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900KS
Mar 14th, 2024
Average FPS
248
100%
Min 1% FPS
168
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
228
92%
Min 1% FPS
155
92%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-14900KS vs Core i5-12600KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-14900KS vs Core i5-12600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900KS vs Core i5-12600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900KS
Mar 14th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
6.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
42%
L3 Cache
20 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
79%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 14th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $689.00 | MSRP | $264.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 10 |
32 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
6.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
