Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900F outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900F is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-14900F - $272.99 vs $529.99
- Up to 47% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i9-14900F - $1.19 vs $2.24 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900F
- Performs up to 3% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i9-12900KF - 237 vs 229 FPS
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
229
96%
Value, $/FPS
$1.19/FPS
100%
Price, $
$272.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $272.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 705 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
237
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.24/FPS
53%
Price, $
$529.99
51%
FPS Winner
Buy for $529.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 704 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i9-14900F |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 24 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.0 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 20.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |