Which is better, Intel Core i5-12600KF or Intel Core i9-14900K?

The Intel Core i9-14900K wins in 5 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-12600KF.

Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-14900K

Intel

Core i5-12600KF

Intel

Core i9-14900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-12600KF	Core i9-14900K
Performance
Total Cores	10	24+58%
Threads	16	32+50%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	6 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	20 MB	36 MB+44%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	192 GB+33%
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-14900K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (140% better). The Core i5-12600KF wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (16% better).

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Core i5-12600KF

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