Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900F.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900F
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 10% better in Lost Ark than Core i9-10900F - 295 vs 267 FPS
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i9-10900F - CA$244.99 vs CA$388.0
- Up to 43% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i9-10900F - CA$0.83 vs CA$1.45 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
Updated 150 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
295
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 150 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900F | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |