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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-1230U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 111 days older than Core i5-1230U.
Advantages of Core i5-1230U
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 31% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i5-1230U - 144 vs 110 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-1230U - 24 vs 12 threads
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
144
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.77/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$398.45
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i5-1230U
Mobile • Feb 23rd, 2022
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-1230U | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1781 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 24 |
| 1.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 10.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Iris Xe 80EU | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i5-1230U or Core i9-12900KF
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63 FPS
CA$40.48/FPS
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Core i9-12900KF
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16 GB, N/A Storage
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