Intel Core i5-14600 vs Intel Core i9-12900F
74.8Single-core71.1
60.7Multi-core60.7
58.4Gamingspec-based63.2
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-146005 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-14600 scores 64.4 against 64.4 for Intel Core i9-12900F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-14600 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 71
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 43% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 14 MB
- 13% higher Base clock: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900F
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 31% higher Max turbo power: 202 W vs 154 W
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
- 14% higher cores: 16 vs 14
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 202 W+31% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+2% | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+43% | 14 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600 | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 35,793Top 28% | 35,792Top 28% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,160+4%Top 23% | 4,014Top 30% |
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