Intel Core i9-14900KF vs Intel Core i9-12900KS

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-14900KF and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14900KF is 25% faster and 38% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900KS.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£469.99£289.99
CPU MARK5838443724
VALUE124151
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP125W150W
EFFICIENCY467291
CORES8 x 3.20 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO6.00 GHz5.50 GHz
THREADS46844331
DATEQ3/2023Q2/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-14900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
62382
£594.59
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KS

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i9-14900KF better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-14900KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 22%.


The Intel Core i9-14900KF is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 58384. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 467. The Intel Core i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the Intel Core i9-14900KF leads by 38%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.