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Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-10900F

Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-10900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$251.8 on Amazon

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Updated 74141 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900F

2.8 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900F Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for CA$329.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74142 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$251.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74141 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900F

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900F Logo
Intel Core i9-10900F Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for CA$329.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74142 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900F on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900F.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Fortnite than Core i9-10900F - 240 vs 230 FPS
  • Up to 24% cheaper than Core i9-10900F - CA$251.8 vs CA$329.49
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900F

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Fortnite.
Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

240

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$251.8

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$251.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74141 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900F Logo
Core i9-10900F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

230

95.83333333333334%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$329.49

76%

Intel Core i9-10900F Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for CA$329.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74142 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-10900F Logo
Core i9-10900F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i9-10900F Logo
Core i9-10900F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1676

68.40816326530611%

Multi-Core

8426

71.45522388059702%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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Intel Core i9-10900F Logo

Intel Core i9-10900F

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores10
16Threads
20
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier28.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i9-10900F

Fortnite, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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