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The Core i5-12600KF is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF

The Core i9-12900K is better in every way

Advantages of the Core i9-12900K

  • A slightly faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-12900K for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Nov 4th, 2021


Average FPS

210

99%

Min 1% FPS

138

99%

Price, CA$

CA$269.04

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.28/FPS

100%


Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Nov 4th, 2021


Average FPS

213

100%

Min 1% FPS

140

100%

Price, CA$

Out of Stock

Value, CA$/FPS

Not Available


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Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-12900K in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks

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Core i5-12600KF

Nov 4th, 2021


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2520

95%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

12313

79%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Nov 4th, 2021


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2642

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

15520

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications

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Core i5-12600KF

Nov 4th, 2021


Cores

10-core

62%

L3 Cache

20 MB

67%


Base Frequency

3.7 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.9 GHz

94%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

4800 MHz

100%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Nov 4th, 2021


Cores

16-core

100%

L3 Cache

30 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.2 GHz

86%

Turbo Frequency

5.2 GHz

100%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

4800 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

General
Nov 4th, 2021Release DateNov 4th, 2021
$264.00
MSRP$599.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
125 WPower Consumption125 W
Performance
10Cores
16
16Threads
24
3.7 GHz
Base Frequency3.2 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
20 MBL3 Cache
30 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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