The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 6 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-9600KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
206
89%
Min 1% FPS
141
89%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-9600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-9600KF in core CPU performance specifications
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%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
9 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
