The Core i9-12900F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
The Core i9-12900F is better in every way
Core i9-12900F vs Core i5-10600KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
230
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
208
90%
Min 1% FPS
142
91%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900F vs Core i5-10600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900F vs Core i5-10600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
59%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $494.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Comet Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
