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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 152 days newer than Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 1% better in Fortnite than Core i5-12600KF - 243 vs 241 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 24 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
241
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.9/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$217.61
100%
Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 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 | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 150 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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