Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 553 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$229.99 vs CA$434.33
- Up to 41% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i9-12900KF - CA$1.27 vs CA$2.14 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-10600K - 203 vs 181 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 24 vs 12 threads
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
181
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.27/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$229.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$229.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17920 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
203
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.14/FPS
59%
Price, CA$
CA$434.33
52%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$434.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17920 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
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 | 3.2 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |