Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
56.4Single-core92.1
41.7Multi-core96.7
46.5Gamingspec-based74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1240017 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+55) and single-core (+36). Intel Core i5-12400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 42
- 327% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 8 MB
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
- 249% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 11,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+57% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 253 W+116% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 6.2 GHz+41% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+327% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 36 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 46% | 3,250+55%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 47% | 21,800+132%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 45% | 2,360+40%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 44% | 41,500+249%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 19,700Bottom 35% | 63,500+222%Top 5% |
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