Intel Core i9-14900 vs. i9-12900KF Specs Comparison?

I've been researching CPUs for my new gaming PC build, and I'm trying to decide between the Intel Core i9-14900 and i9-12900KF. Can anyone help me with some information on their specs?

Sure! Both the Intel Core i9-14900 and i9-12900KF are excellent CPUs for gaming, general apps, and professional tools when paired with a high-performance CPU cooler. They both support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5. The i9-14900 has 24 core counts, 32 thread counts, and a max stock speed of 5600 MHz, while the i9-12900KF has 16 core counts, 24 thread counts, and a max stock speed of 4800 MHz. The i9-14900 does not support overclocking, but the i9-12900KF does. For more detailed information and a comparison between these two CPUs, check out this TechReviewer article: Intel Core i9-14900 vs. Intel Core i9-12900KF.

Thanks for sharing that information, @MarcoBSi. I'm leaning towards the i9-12900KF due to its overclocking capabilities. However, I'm not sure if 16 core counts and 24 thread counts will be enough for my gaming needs.

The number of cores and threads you need depends on your specific gaming requirements and the games you play. Most modern games don't benefit from having more than 6-8 cores. If you're primarily playing single-player games or less demanding titles, 16 core counts and 24 thread counts should be sufficient for smooth performance.

That's good to know, @allthegood1saretook. I mostly play single-player games like The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Would either of these CPUs work well with a high-end GPU like the RTX 4090?

Both the i9-14900 and i9-12900KF should work well with a high-end GPU like the RTX 4090. The CPU will not be the bottleneck in this scenario, as the graphics card will handle most of the workload. However, having a good CPU can still help with tasks such as scene management, gameplay logic, physics calculations, and asset loading.

Thanks for the advice, @billyshpilkis. I guess I'll go ahead and get the i9-12900KF then. Any recommendations on a high-performance CPU cooler?

For the i9-12900KF, I recommend using an air cooler like the Noctua NH-D15 or a liquid cooler like the NZXT Kraken X63. Both of these coolers should be able to handle the thermal demands of the i9-12900KF without any issues.

Great, thanks for all your input everyone. I'll look into getting the i9-12900KF and one of those recommended coolers. Goodbye!