Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-9600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1112 days newer than Core i5-9600.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 14% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-9600 - 284 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600 - 24 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
284
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.19/FPS
100%
Price, €
€337.57
100%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Single-Core
1462
57.51376868607396%
Multi-Core
4944
33.223573684564215%
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i5-9600 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |