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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-14600K

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

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$438.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 88% more expensive – $438.95 vs $319

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer
Up to 88% cheaper – $319 vs $438.95
Up to 99% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-12900K

221FPS

Core i5-14600K

223FPS

League of Legends2009

371FPS

395FPS

708FPS

730FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i9-12900K

254FPS

Core i5-14600K

259FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-12900K

746FPS

Core i5-14600K

772FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-12900K

781FPS

Core i5-14600K

809FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i9-12900K

245FPS

Core i5-14600K

248FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-12900K

274FPS

Core i5-14600K

290FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i9-12900K

62%

Core i5-14600K

67%

Core i5-14600K ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-12900K

Core i5-14600K

Core i9-12900K has 2 more cores.

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Core i9-12900K

Core i5-14600K

Core i9-12900K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-12900K

30 MB

Core i5-14600K

24 MB

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-12900K

5.2 GHz

Core i5-14600K

5.3 GHz

Core i5-14600K boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-12900K

125W

Core i5-14600K

125W

Pricehelp

Core i9-12900K

$438.95

Core i5-14600K

Core i9-12900KCore i5-14600K

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Alder Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Core i5-14600K. It's 8% faster than the Core i9-12900K on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 62/100 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 i9-12900K or Core i5-14600K?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 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

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

Performance: Core i9-12900K scores 62/100, Core i5-14600K scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

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

The Core i5-14600K is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.