The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in 8 out of 14 comparable specs, with 3 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (237% better).
Core i5-12600K wins in 3 specs (Base Clock: 85% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i9-14900 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-12600K if base clock matters more to you.
