The Core i9-12900F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $198.14 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- Up to 61% cheaper – $126.13 vs $324.27
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900F vs Core i5-9600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€324.27
38%
Value, €/FPS
€1.54/FPS
43%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
91%
Min 1% FPS
126
91%
Price, €
€126.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900F vs Core i5-9600KF 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 i9-12900F vs Core i5-9600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900F vs Core i5-9600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
65%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
9 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $494.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
