The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in 7 out of 14 comparable specs, with 4 ties. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (71% better).
Core i5-14600KF wins in 3 specs (Base Clock: 75% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i9-14900 if you want the best overall performance — especially total cores.
Choose Core i5-14600KF if base clock matters more to you.
