
intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900K

intel
Brand14/20
Cores/Threads2.7GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-14600

Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel Core i9-12900K
$599 • Nov 2021
Intel Core i5-14600
$255 • Jan 2024
Intel Core i5-14600

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i9-12900K | Intel Core i5-14600 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 16 | 14 |
Threads | 24 | 20 |
Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 8 |
Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 32 X | 27 X |
TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Cache L1 | 80 KB | 80 KB |
Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 2.00 MB |
Cache L3 | 30.00 MB | 24.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | UHD Graphics 770 |
Architecture | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |
Process Size | 10nm | 10nm |
Socket | intel socket 1700 | intel socket 1700 |
Foundry | Intel | Intel |
Die Size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | N/A |
Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i9-12900K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.2GHz

Intel Core i5-14600
INTEL • 14/20 • 2.7GHz
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