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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-11900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 233 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-11900K.
Advantages of Core i9-11900K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 1% better in Metro Exodus than Core i9-11900K - 152 vs 151 FPS
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - $117.35 vs $242.68
- Up to 52% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i9-11900K - $0.86 vs $1.78 per FPS
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
152
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.86/FPS
100%
Price, €
€130.26
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Game Graphics
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Core i9-11900K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-11900K | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 8 | Cores | 10 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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