Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i9-12900K vs Xeon E5-1620

Core i9-12900K vs Xeon E5-1620: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor-BX8071512900K

Buy for 427 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6993 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor-BX8071512900K

Buy for 427 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6993 minutes ago

vs

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon E5-1620 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3530 days newer than Xeon E5-1620.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 16% better in Rocket League than Xeon E5-1620 - 786 vs 679 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Xeon E5-1620 - 125 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Xeon E5-1620 - 24 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E5-1620 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Rocket League.
Rocket League

Rocket League

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

786

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

100%

Price, €

€427

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor-BX8071512900K

Buy for 427 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6993 minutes ago

Intel Xeon E5-1620 Logo
Xeon E5-1620

Server/Workstation • Mar 6th, 2012


FPS

679

86%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Xeon E5-1620 Logo
Xeon E5-1620

Server/Workstation • Mar 6th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Xeon E5-1620 Logo
Xeon E5-1620

Server/Workstation • Mar 6th, 2012


Single-Core

600

22%

Multi-Core

2238

14%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

vs
Intel Xeon E5-1620 Logo

Intel Xeon E5-1620

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateMar 6th, 2012
Core i9CollectionXeon E5
Alder LakeCodenameSandy Bridge-EP
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Server
16
Cores4
24
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
125 W
TDP130 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Xeon E5-1620

Rocket League, 1920 x 1080, High Quality

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.