Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7500T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7500T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7500T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 48% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i5-7500T - 198 vs 134 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500T
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$98.89 vs CA$409.0
- Up to 64% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i9-12900K - CA$0.74 vs CA$2.07 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
198
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.07/FPS
35%
Price, CA$
CA$409
24%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$409 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10624 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
134
67%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.74/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$98.89
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$98.89 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10624 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-7500T |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |