The Core i5-12500 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i9-11900KF, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $129.78 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- Up to 45% cheaper – $158.51 vs $288.29
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-11900KF
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Core i5-12500 vs Core i9-11900KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€158.51
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€288.29
54%
Value, €/FPS
€1.39/FPS
55%
Core i5-12500 vs Core i9-11900KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i9-11900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i9-11900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
87%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$212.00 | MSRP | $513.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
