The Core i9-12900K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-14900F, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $188.37 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- Up to 36% cheaper – $327.99 vs $516.36
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-14900F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-14900F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
98%
Min 1% FPS
140
98%
Price, $
$327.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.53/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
218
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$516.36
63%
Value, $/FPS
$2.36/FPS
65%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-14900F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-14900F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-14900F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
67%
L3 Cache
30 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
90%
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
62%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-14900F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $524.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 24 |
| 24 | Threads | 32 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.8 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
