CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i5-14500

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 8.5%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 36.9% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

183rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-14500

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

297th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs95th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs93rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900

4,344

i5-14500

4,003

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900

44,011

i5-14500

32,140

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i5-14500

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900

i9-12900

Intel Core i5-14500

i5-14500

🔄Other Names

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14500, Intel Core i5-14500

i5-14500

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900

N/A

i5-14500

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900

N/A

i5-14500

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900

N/A

i5-14500

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900

FCLGA1700

i5-14500

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900

65 W

i5-14500

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14500

The Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i5-14500 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-14500 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.