Intel Core i5-14600KF vs. Intel Core i9-12900K for Multitasking?

Started by bemoedee on May 21, 2024

CPU INTEL 14600KF 12900K

I'm trying to decide between the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i9-12900K for multitasking purposes. Can anyone give me some insight into which one would be better for this?

Solved by Littlebitoflovely in post #4
I was originally leaning towards the i9-12900K because of its higher L3 cache capacity, but after reading the TechReviewer article Intel Core i5-14600KF vs. Intel Core i9-12900K, I've decided to go with the i5-14600KF. It seems that for my specific use case, the extra performance cores and DDR5 support are more important than the additional L3 cache.

@bemoedee Both of these CPUs are great for multitasking, but it really depends on your specific needs and budget. The i5-14600KF has 6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores, while the i9-12900K has 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. In terms of single-core turbo frequencies, the i5-14600KF offers 5.30 GHz and the i9-12900K provides 5.20 GHz. The i5-14600KF supports DDR5 with a max stock speed of 5600 MHz, while the i9-12900K supports DDR5 with a max stock speed of 4800 MHz. The i5-14600KF has 24 MB of L3 cache and the i9-12900K boasts an impressive 30 MB of L3 cache. Both processors offer excellent support for PCIe 5.0, overclocking, and performance overall.

I've been using the Intel Core i5-14600KF for a while now, and it's handled my multitasking needs pretty well. However, if you can afford the extra cost and have a need for more power, the Intel Core i9-12900K might be worth considering.

I was originally leaning towards the i9-12900K because of its higher L3 cache capacity, but after reading the TechReviewer article Intel Core i5-14600KF vs. Intel Core i9-12900K, I've decided to go with the i5-14600KF. It seems that for my specific use case, the extra performance cores and DDR5 support are more important than the additional L3 cache.

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@Littlebitoflovely That's interesting! The i5-14600KF does seem like a solid choice for multitasking, especially if you're working with resource-intensive applications. I've also found that the lower price point is quite appealing as well.

@Chreativ Thanks for the input! Based on your experience and what I've read in this thread, I think I'll go with the i5-14600KF for my multitasking needs. It seems like a good balance between performance and cost for me.

Sounds like a good choice, @bemoedee! Just make sure you have a reliable cooler to handle the heat from overclocking if you plan on doing that.

@Brushybill1 Good point! I'll definitely keep that in mind when choosing a CPU cooler. Thanks everyone for your helpful insights!

No problem, @bemoedee! Happy computing!