CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900F vs Intel Core i5-12600

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-14900F leads in single-threaded performance by up to 13.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900F shows superior performance with a 69.5% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

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

Intel Core i5-12600

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2021

Market Position

386th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs119th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs129th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900F

4,472

i5-12600

3,934

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900F

47,298

i5-12600

27,912

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900F vs Intel Core i5-12600

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900F

i9-14900F

Intel Core i5-12600

i5-12600

🔄Other Names

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

i9-14900F

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600KF

i5-12600

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900F

N/A

i5-12600

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900F

N/A

i5-12600

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900F

N/A

i5-12600

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900F

FCLGA1700

i5-12600

⚡TDP

65 W

i9-14900F

150 W

i5-12600

💾Cache

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

i9-14900F

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

i5-12600

The Intel Core i9-14900F and Intel Core i5-12600 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900F shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-12600 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-12600 drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.