The Core i5-12600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700F and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$104.88 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 30% cheaper – CA$244.00 vs CA$348.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-9700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-9700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
91%
Min 1% FPS
125
91%
Price, CA$
CA$348.88
69%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.83/FPS
63%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-9700F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-9700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-9700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
