i5-14490F vs i5-12600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600KF
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
17.56
Core i5-14490F
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
18.04
+2.7%

Core i5-14490F outperforms Core i5-12600KF by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking358339
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation48.63no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency13.2926.27
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)January 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$264no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache384 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache9.5 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size215.25 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA17001700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12600KF 17.56
i5-14490F 18.04
+2.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12600KF 27901
i5-14490F 28662
+2.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.56 18.04
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i5-14490F has a 2.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-12600KF and Core i5-14490F.


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