CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-12900F
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 6.1%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 7.7% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i5-14600K
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 i9-12900F
Release Date
Q1 2022
Market Position
244th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs89th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs74th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
4,281
i9-12900F
4,035
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
39,246
i9-12900F
36,441
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-12900F
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
Intel Core i9-12900F
i9-12900F
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900F, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900F
i9-12900F
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
N/A
i9-12900F
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
N/A
i9-12900F
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600K
N/A
i9-12900F
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
FCLGA1700
i9-12900F
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600K
65 W
i9-12900F
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900F
The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Core i9-12900F 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 i9-12900F 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.
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