Intel Core i9-12900K

intel

Brand

16/24

Cores/Threads

3.2GHz

Base Clock

125W

TDP

Intel Core i9-12900K

$599 Nov 2021 View Details
VS
Intel Core i9-14900K

intel

Brand

24/32

Cores/Threads

3.2GHz

Base Clock

125W

TDP

Intel Core i9-14900K

$589 Oct 2023 View Details
Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i9-12900K

$599 • Nov 2021

VS

Intel Core i9-14900K

$589 • Oct 2023

Intel Core i9-14900K

Specs Comparison

SpecificationIntel Core i9-12900KIntel Core i9-14900K
1624
2432
P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 16
3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
5.2 GHz6.0 GHz
✓ Yes✓ Yes
32 X32 X
125 W125 W
DDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
L180 KB80 KB
L21.25 MB2.00 MB
L330.00 MB36.00 MB
UHD Graphics 770UHD Graphics 770
Core i9 (Alder Lake-S)Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
10nm10nm
intel socket 1700intel socket 1700
IntelIntel
215 mm² 257 mm²
Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only)Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)
N/AN/A
100°C100°C

Comparison in Tools

Cinebench Background
Cinebench

Cinebench R23

Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance

Single Core Performance

1995

Intel Core i9-12900K

2146 (+8%)

Intel Core i9-14900K

Multi Core Performance

27341

Intel Core i9-12900K

38789 (+42%)

Intel Core i9-14900K

Geekbench Background
Geekbench

Geekbench 5

Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks

Single Core Performance

2633

Intel Core i9-12900K

3121 (+19%)

Intel Core i9-14900K

Multi Core Performance

17003

Intel Core i9-12900K

22055 (+30%)

Intel Core i9-14900K

Passmark Background
Passmark

PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).

Overall CPU Score

41368

Intel Core i9-12900K

61064 (+48%)

Intel Core i9-14900K

Blender Background
Blender

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

366.86 FPS

Intel Core i9-12900K

567 FPS (+55%)

Intel Core i9-14900K

Comparison in Games (13 benchmarks)

Mafia: The Old Country Background
Mafia: The Old Country

Mafia: The Old Country

6.8 2025 Action, Adventure

1080p
| high

Intel Core i9-14900K (+0%)
MAX 82 FPS
MIN 72 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K (+0%)
MAX 82 FPS
MIN 72 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Callisto Protocol™ Background
The Callisto Protocol™

The Callisto Protocol™

7.3 2022 Action, Adventure

1080p
| ultra
| RTX

Intel Core i9-14900K (+22%)
MAX 117 FPS
MIN 109 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 96 FPS
MIN 81 FPS
Winner
Loser
Cities: Skylines II Background
Cities: Skylines II

Cities: Skylines II

7.8 2023 Simulation

1080p
| high

Intel Core i9-14900K (+20%)
MAX 128 FPS
MIN 114 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 97 FPS
Winner
Loser
FINAL FANTASY XVI Background
FINAL FANTASY XVI

FINAL FANTASY XVI

7.7 2024 Action, RPG

1080p
| ultra

Intel Core i9-14900K (+0%)
MAX 128 FPS
MIN 113 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K (+0%)
MAX 128 FPS
MIN 113 FPS
Winner
Loser
Starfield Background
Starfield

Starfield

7.6 2023 RPG

1080p
| ultra

Intel Core i9-14900K (+23%)
MAX 118 FPS
MIN 110 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 96 FPS
MIN 86 FPS
Winner
Loser
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REMNANT II®

REMNANT II®

2023

1080p
| ultra

Intel Core i9-14900K (+21%)
MAX 162 FPS
MIN 128 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 134 FPS
MIN 106 FPS
Winner
Loser

No more benchmarks available for this comparison

It's a Tie!

Based on 13 benchmarks across 11 games

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Intel Core i9-12900K
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Avg FPS
Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i9-12900K

INTEL • 16/24 • 3.2GHz

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0
Avg FPS
137
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i9-14900K

Intel Core i9-14900K

INTEL • 24/32 • 3.2GHz

0
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0
Avg FPS
156
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate

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