CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-14900F

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900F shows superior performance with a 7.5% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900KS

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 i9-14900F

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

155th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs32nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs42nd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

4,344

i9-14900F

4,472

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

i9-14900F

47,298

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-14900F

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

Intel Core i9-14900F

i9-14900F

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900KS

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900F

i9-14900F

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i9-14900F

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i9-14900F

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i9-14900F

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

FCLGA1700

i9-14900F

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

65 W

i9-14900F

💾Cache

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

i9-12900KS

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB

i9-14900F

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i9-14900F compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900F leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-14900F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

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