Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-14600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-14600KF is 651 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600KF
- Performs up to 3% better in Lost Ark than Core i9-12900 - 306 vs 296 FPS
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - $294.99 vs $458.0
- Up to 38% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i9-12900 - $0.96 vs $1.55 per FPS
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
Updated 9180 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
306
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.96/FPS
100%
Price, $
$294.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $294.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9179 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900 | vs | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 14 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |