The Core i5-12600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10980XE. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 16 threads
Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-10980XE
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
228
100%
Min 1% FPS
155
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
205
90%
Min 1% FPS
140
90%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-10980XE in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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1920x1080
+2
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Epic
1920x1080
+4
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Very High
1920x1080
+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-10980XE in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-10980XE in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
56%
L3 Cache
20 MB
81%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10980XE |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $1,076.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Cascade Lake-X |
125 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 18 |
| 16 | Threads | 36 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 24.75 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
