The Core i5-12600K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-13900K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
The Core i9-13900K is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i9-13900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 16 threads
Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-13900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
95%
Min 1% FPS
138
95%
Price, CA$
CA$259
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.23/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-13900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-13900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-13900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
42%
L3 Cache
20 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
84%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $589.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 24 |
| 16 | Threads | 32 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.8 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
