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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i9-12900E on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 61 days older than Core i9-12900E.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 4% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i9-12900E - 172 vs 166 FPS
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
172
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.42/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900E
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900E | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900E or Core i5-12600K
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
116 FPS
CA$20.52/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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93 FPS
CA$20.55/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,911
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