Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - CA$229.99 vs CA$619.98
- Up to 59% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-12900F - CA$0.9 vs CA$2.18 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 11% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-10600K - 284 vs 256 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 24 vs 12 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
256
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.9/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$229.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$229.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17846 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
284
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.18/FPS
41%
Price, CA$
CA$619.98
37%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$619.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17845 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
95 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |