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

Key Findings

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

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900K

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

i9-12900K
4,344
i5-14500
4,003

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K
44,011
i5-14500
32,140

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

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
Intel Core i5-14500
i5-14500
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14500, Intel Core i5-14500
i5-14500
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
N/A
i5-14500
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
N/A
i5-14500
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
N/A
i5-14500
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
FCLGA1700
i5-14500
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
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
i9-12900K
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 i9-12900K and Intel Core i5-14500 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.