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The Core i9-14900K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900 and it's also a better value for money, as it's $12.96 cheaper!

Advantages of the Core i9-14900K

  • A faster CPU for gaming
  • Up to 3% cheaper$421.99 vs $434.95
  • A better value for money for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 24 threads

Advantages of the Core i9-12900

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy65 vs 125 Watts

Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-12900

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-12900 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

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

267

Average FPS

262

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

1920x1080

415

Average FPS

345

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Very High

1920x1080

+3

511

Average FPS

439

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

High

1920x1080

+1

832

Average FPS

780

Average FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

248

Average FPS

237

Average FPS

Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-12900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo

Core i9-14900K

Oct 17th, 2023


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

3098

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

20633

100%

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo

Core i9-12900

Jan 4th, 2022


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2543

82%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

13281

64%

Performance Specifications

The Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-12900 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo

Core i9-14900K

Oct 17th, 2023


Cores

24-core

100%

L3 Cache

36 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.2 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

6 GHz

100%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

5600 MHz

100%

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo

Core i9-12900

Jan 4th, 2022


Cores

16-core

67%

L3 Cache

30 MB

83%


Base Frequency

2.4 GHz

75%

Turbo Frequency

5.1 GHz

85%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

4800 MHz

86%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo

Core i9-14900K

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo

Core i9-12900

General
Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
$589.00MSRP
$519.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Raptor Lake-RCodenameAlder Lake-S
125 WPower Consumption
65 W
Performance
24
Cores16
32
Threads24
3.2 GHz
Base Frequency2.4 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency5.1 GHz
36 MB
L3 Cache30 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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Core i9-14900K and Core i9-12900 vs Other CPUs

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