The Core i9-14900 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $379.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-14900
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- Up to 68% cheaper – $180.97 vs $560.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-14900 vs Core i5-12600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
218
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$560
32%
Value, $/FPS
$2.56/FPS
34%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
96%
Min 1% FPS
138
97%
Price, $
$180.97
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900 vs Core i5-12600K 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 i9-14900 vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900 vs Core i5-12600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
54%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
42%
L3 Cache
20 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
84%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $549.00 | MSRP | $289.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 10 |
32 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.8 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 | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
