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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3952 days newer than Core i5-2300.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 41% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i5-2300 - 128 vs 91 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2300 - 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

128

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.46/FPS

100%

Price, €

€431.36

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 431.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-2300 Logo
Core i5-2300

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

91

71%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-2300 Logo
Core i5-2300

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i5-2300 Logo
Core i5-2300

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

510

20%

Multi-Core

1490

10%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

Intel Core i5-2300 Logo

Intel Core i5-2300

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
32.0x
Multiplier28.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i5-2300

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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