Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7500 on the selected game parameters. However, both CPUs are the same in terms of value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 1918 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7500.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 81% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-7500 - 321 vs 177 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €262.99 vs €477.22
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 65 vs 150 Watts
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FPS
321
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.49/FPS
100%
Price, €
€477.22
55%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | 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 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |