In Control, the Core i5-12600 is same performance as the Core i9-14900F. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $226 cheaper!
Core i5-12600
- Up to 47% cheaper – $249.99 vs $476.00
- Up to 47% cheaper
- Up to 48% better value in Control – $0.98 vs $1.87/FPS
- Up to 48% better value in Control
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i9-14900F
- Is 1 year and 11 months newer – Jan 08, 2024 vs Jan 15, 2022
- Is 1 year and 11 months newer
Control FPS Calculator
Core i5-12600 vs Core i9-14900F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-12600
Jan 15th, 2022
Average FPS
253 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
165 FPS
99%
Price, $
$249.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
254 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
167 FPS
100%
Price, $
$476
52%
Value, $/FPS
$1.87/FPS
52%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i9-14900F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i9-14900F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 15th, 2022
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
18 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i9-14900F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
61%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-12600 Jan 15th, 2022 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-14900F Jan 8th, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 15th, 2022 | Released | Jan 8th, 2024 |
$233.00 | MSRP | $524.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |




















































































































































