The Core i9-12900KS is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-13600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i5-13600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, CA$
CA$348.74
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.62/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i5-13600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i5-13600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i5-13600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
88%
L3 Cache
24 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | $319.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 14 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
