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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14600K vs Core i9-12900K

The Core i5-14600K is slightly faster than the Core i9-12900K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer
Up to 88% cheaper – $319 vs $400.00
Up to 98% better value for money

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Up to 88% more expensive – $400.00 vs $319

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-14600K

730FPS

Core i9-12900K

708FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-14600K

290FPS

Core i9-12900K

273FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-14600K

395FPS

Core i9-12900K

371FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-14600K

223FPS

Core i9-12900K

221FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-14600K

772FPS

Core i9-12900K

745FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-14600K

259FPS

Core i9-12900K

254FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-14600K

809FPS

Core i9-12900K

781FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-14600K

248FPS

Core i9-12900K

245FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-14600K

66%

Core i9-12900K

62%

Core i5-14600K ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14600K

Core i9-12900K

Core i9-12900K has 2 more cores.

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Core i5-14600K

Core i9-12900K

Core i9-12900K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14600K

24 MB

Core i9-12900K

30 MB

Core i9-12900K has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz

Core i5-14600K has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14600K

5.3 GHz

Core i9-12900K

5.2 GHz

Core i5-14600K boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-14600K

125W

Core i9-12900K

125W

Pricehelp

Core i5-14600K

Core i9-12900K

$400.00

Core i5-14600KCore i9-12900K

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-R

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14600K or Core i9-12900K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K. It's 8% faster than the Core i9-12900K on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 61/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14600K than Core i9-12900K?expand_more

8% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-14600K or Core i9-12900K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14600K and Core i9-12900K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-14600K scores 66/100, Core i9-12900K scores 61/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-14600K or Core i9-12900K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-14600K or Core i9-12900K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.