CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i5-12490F

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 15.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 93.0% advantage
The Intel Core i5-12490F has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600K

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

218th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs63rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-12490F

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

654th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs207th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs225th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

4,281

i5-12490F

3,699

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

39,246

i5-12490F

20,337

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i5-12490F

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

Intel Core i5-12490F

i5-12490F

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600K

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12490F, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12490F

i5-12490F

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

3.0 GHz

i5-12490F

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

4.6 GHz

i5-12490F

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600K

6 Threads: 12

i5-12490F

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

LGA1700

i5-12490F

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600K

65 W

i5-12490F

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600K

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 20 MB

i5-12490F

The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Core i5-12490F compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-12490F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600K drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.