Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2317 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$118.88 vs CA$434.33
- Up to 69% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i9-12900KF - CA$0.41 vs CA$1.34 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 11% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-6600 - 324 vs 291 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600 - 24 vs 4 threads
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
291
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.41/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13259 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
324
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.34/FPS
30%
Price, CA$
CA$434.33
27%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$434.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13258 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |