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Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-10900F

Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-10900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600KF 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor BX8071512600KF & Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4 3200MHz C16, High Performance Desktop Arbeitsspeicher Kit Schwarz, 2 Stück

Buy for 248.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15711 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900F

2.8 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900F (Basistakt: 2,80GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 65Watt) Box, BX8070110900F

Buy for 314.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15711 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor BX8071512600KF & Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4 3200MHz C16, High Performance Desktop Arbeitsspeicher Kit Schwarz, 2 Stück

Buy for 248.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15711 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900F

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900F Logo
Intel Core i9-10900F (Basistakt: 2,80GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 65Watt) Box, BX8070110900F

Buy for 314.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15711 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900F.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 24% better in F1 23 than Core i9-10900F - 297 vs 240 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i9-10900F - €248.75 vs €314.9
  • Up to 36% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i9-10900F - €0.84 vs €1.31 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900F

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of F1 23.
F1 23

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

297

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.84/FPS

100%

Price, €

€248.75

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor BX8071512600KF & Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4 3200MHz C16, High Performance Desktop Arbeitsspeicher Kit Schwarz, 2 Stück

Buy for 248.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15711 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900F Logo
Core i9-10900F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

240

80%

Value, €/FPS

€1.31/FPS

64%

Price, €

€314.9

78%

Intel Core i9-10900F (Basistakt: 2,80GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 65Watt) Box, BX8070110900F

Buy for 314.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15711 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-10900F Logo
Core i9-10900F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i9-10900F Logo
Core i9-10900F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1676

67%

Multi-Core

8426

70%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Intel Core i5-12600KF

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Intel Core i9-10900F Logo

Intel Core i9-10900F

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores10
16Threads
20
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier28.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i9-10900F

F1 23, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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