CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-12900

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 12.1% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop

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 i9-12900

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

183rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

4,281

i9-12900

4,344

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

39,246

i9-12900

44,011

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-12900

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

Intel Core i9-12900

i9-12900

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

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

i9-12900

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

i9-12900

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

i9-12900

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600KF

N/A

i9-12900

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600KF

LGA 1700

i9-12900

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600KF

150 W

i9-12900

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600KF

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

i9-12900

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i9-12900 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-12900 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 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.