Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i5-14500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-14500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 643 days older than the cheaper Core i5-14500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14500
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - $239.99 vs $374.49
- Up to 34% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i9-12900KS - $0.79 vs $1.2 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 3% better in F1 23 than Core i5-14500 - 312 vs 303 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14500 - 24 vs 20 threads
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
303
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
100%
Price, $
$239.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $239.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11548 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FPS
312
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.2/FPS
65%
Price, $
$374.49
64%
FPS Winner
Buy for $374.49 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11546 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-14500 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |