The Core i9-14900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900KS, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $58.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-14900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 24 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- Up to 13% cheaper – $379.99 vs $438.98
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-12900KS
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
244
100%
Min 1% FPS
165
100%
Price, $
$438.98
86%
Value, $/FPS
$1.79/FPS
90%
![Intel Core i9 [14th Gen] i9-14900K Tetracosa-core [24 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - Retail Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B0CGJDKLB8.jpg)
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
235
96%
Min 1% FPS
159
96%
Price, $
$379.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.61/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-12900KS 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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Ultra
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+2
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Extreme
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+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-12900KS in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-12900KS in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
67%
L3 Cache
30 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
$589.00 | MSRP | $739.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
125 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 16 |
32 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
