The Core i5-12600KF is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-11900 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$237.84 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 47% cheaper – CA$269.04 vs CA$506.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i9-11900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-11900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$269.04
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.28/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
202
96%
Min 1% FPS
133
96%
Price, CA$
CA$506.88
53%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.5/FPS
51%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-11900 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 i5-12600KF vs Core i9-11900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-11900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-11900
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $439.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
