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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 553 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10500.
Advantages of Core i5-10500
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $121.75 vs $219.10
- Up to 41% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-12900KF - $0.52 vs $0.88 per FPS
- 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
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 7% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-10500 - 275 vs 258 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10500 - 24 vs 12 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-10500
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
258
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Price, €
€135.14
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.5 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110500
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Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
275
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
59%
Price, €
€243.2
55%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i5-10500
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-10500 | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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