Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i5-9600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1112 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-9600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 24% better in Rust than Core i5-9600 - 245 vs 198 FPS
- Up to 33% cheaper than Core i5-9600 - CA$217.61 vs CA$325.0
- Up to 46% better value when playing Rust than Core i5-9600 - CA$0.89 vs CA$1.64 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600 - 16 vs 6 threads
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
245
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.89/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$217.61
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-9600 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
6 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |