Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600KF outperforms Core i9-12900KS on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-14600KF is 560 days newer than Core i9-12900KS.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14600KF - 24 vs 20 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-14600KF
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-14600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | 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 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 150 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
