The Core i5-12600 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-13900KF, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $215.32 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- Up to 60% cheaper – $143.24 vs $358.56
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-13900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Core i5-12600 vs Core i9-13900KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
95%
Min 1% FPS
136
94%
Price, €
€143.24
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
219
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, €
€358.56
39%
Value, €/FPS
€1.63/FPS
42%
Core i5-12600 vs Core i9-13900KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i9-13900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i9-13900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
18 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i9-13900KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
$233.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 24 |
| 12 | Threads | 32 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.8 GHz |
| 18 MB | L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
