Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
72.2Single-core92.1
70.4Multi-core96.7
63.8Gamingspec-based74.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 69.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+26) and single-core (+20). Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 72
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 70
- 129% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 14 MB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 58% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 26,229
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900K | 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 | 241 W | 253 W+5% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 6.2 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 14 MB | 32 MB+129% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900K | 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 i9-12900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,715Top 32% | 3,250+20%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,450Top 24% | 21,800+25%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,903Top 30% | 2,360+24%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,229Top 19% | 41,500+58%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 41,103Top 24% | 63,500+54%Top 5% |
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