Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1112 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$325.0 vs CA$405.68
- Up to 12% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-12900KF - CA$1.85 vs CA$2.11 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 9% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-9600 - 192 vs 176 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600 - 24 vs 6 threads
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
176
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.85/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$325
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$325 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 393 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
192
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.11/FPS
87%
Price, CA$
CA$405.68
80%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$405.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 393 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-9600 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
6 | Threads | 24 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |