Intel Core i9 14900KF vs Intel Core i5 12450H

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core i9 14900KF leads Intel Core i5 12450H overall by 49 points (82 vs 33 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core i9 14900KF has 58,048 vs 15,838; L3 cache, where Intel Core i9 14900KF has 36 MB vs 12 MB; maximum power consumption, where Intel Core i5 12450H has 90 vs 253 W; L2 cache, where Intel Core i9 14900KF has 32 MB vs 7 MB; cores, where Intel Core i9 14900KF has 24 vs 8.
Intel Core i9 14900KF leads overall
Intel Core i9 14900KF · 84 overall, #32 of 470
82
Intel Core i5 12450H · 38 overall, #353 of 470
33
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core i9 14900KF 58,048 vs 15,838
  • L3 CacheIntel Core i9 14900KF 36 MB vs 12 MB
  • Maximum Power ConsumptionIntel Core i5 12450H 90 vs 253 W
  • L2 CacheIntel Core i9 14900KF 32 MB vs 7 MB
  • CoresIntel Core i9 14900KF 24 vs 8

Scores by Category

Core i9 14900KF wins 2 of 3 categories · Core i5 12450H wins 1

CategoryCore i9 14900KFCore i5 12450HLead
Benchmark
+63
Core Specifications
+26
Integrated Graphics
+44

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core i9 14900KF
Core i5 12450H
Cores
24
8
Threads
32
12
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz60% more
2 GHz
Base Power Consumption
125 W
45 W64% less
Maximum Frequency
6 GHz36% more
4.4 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
253 W
90 W64% less
L1 Cache
2,176 KB209% more
704 KB
L2 Cache
32 MB357% more
7 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB200% more
12 MB
Lithography Process
7 nm
7 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core i9 14900KF
Core i5 12450H
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Core i9 14900KF
Core i5 12450H
PassMark CPU Mark
58,048267% more
15,838

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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