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Core i7-9800X vs Core i5-12600K

Core i7-9800X vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 3.8 BX80673I79800X

Buy for CA$1,838.24 on Amazon

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Updated 6849 minutes ago

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Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$249 on Amazon

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Updated 7124 minutes ago

Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 3.8 BX80673I79800X

Buy for CA$1,838.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6849 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$249 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7124 minutes ago

Prices and Stock

Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 3.8 BX80673I79800X

Prices and Stock
MSRP $289

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9800X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1112 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9800X.

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

Performs up to 5% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-9800X - 172 vs 164 FPS
Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-9800X - CA$249.00 vs CA$1838.24
Up to 87% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-9800X - CA$1.45 vs CA$11.21 per FPS
Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-9800X - 125 vs 165 Watts
Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-9800X doesn't have integrated graphics

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This is a free version of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves.

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

FPS

164

95%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$11.21/FPS

13%

Price, CA$

CA$1838.24

13%

Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 3.8 BX80673I79800X

Buy for CA$1,838.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6849 minutes ago

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

FPS

172

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.45/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$249

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$249 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7124 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

511

FPS

359

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

240

FPS

226

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

908

FPS

772

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

308

FPS

166

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

155

FPS

129

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Single-Core

1368

56%

Multi-Core

7353

62%

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Core i7-9800X	vs	Core i5-12600K
Oct 19th, 2018	Release Date	Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7	Collection	Core i5
Skylake	Codename	Alder Lake
Intel Socket 2066	Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
8	Cores	10
16	Threads	16
3.8 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.7 GHz
4.4 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.9 GHz
165 W	TDP	125 W
14 nm	Process Size	10 nm
38.0x	Multiplier	37.0x
None	Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770
Yes	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i7-9800X or Core i5-12600K

With selected game settings

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC

116 FPS

CA$20.1/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,332.15

In Stock

Skytech Azure Gaming PC Image

Skytech Azure Gaming PC

93 FPS

CA$20.61/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,917.03

In Stock

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