Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
65.2Single-core92.1
50.8Multi-core96.7
52.1Gamingspec-based74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 55.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+46) and single-core (+27). Intel Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- 16% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $318 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 51
- 300% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 4
- 237% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 10 MB
- 146% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 16,878
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 253 W+69% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 24+140% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 6.2 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 32 MB+237% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 36 MB+80% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | 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 i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,250Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,800Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809Top 38% | 2,360+30%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878Top 37% | 41,500+146%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 27,501Top 47% | 63,500+131%Top 5% |
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