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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 61 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - CA$217.61 vs CA$764.57
- Up to 71% better value when playing Ready or Not than Core i9-12900F - CA$0.74 vs CA$2.59 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 0% better in Ready or Not than Core i5-12600KF - 295 vs 294 FPS
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
294
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.74/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$217.61
100%
Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
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Updated 101 minutes ago
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
295
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.59/FPS
28%
Price, CA$
CA$764.57
28%
FPS Winner
INTEL Core I9-12900F
Buy for CA$764.57 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 101 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 16 |
| 16 | Threads | 24 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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