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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1112 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900K.
Advantages of Core i9-9900K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 3% better in F1 22 than Core i9-9900K - 288 vs 280 FPS
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - CA$268.04 vs CA$631.24
- Up to 59% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-9900K - CA$0.93 vs CA$2.25 per FPS
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core I9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
288
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.93/FPS
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Price, CA$
CA$268.04
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FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-9900K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-9900K | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 8 | Cores | 10 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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