Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 553 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $90.67 vs $392.64
- Up to 72% better value when playing Dead Island 2 than Core i9-12900K - $0.61 vs $2.16 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 23% better in Dead Island 2 than Core i5-10600KF - 202 vs 164 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Dead Island 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
164
81%
Value, €/FPS
€0.61/FPS
100%
Price, €
€100.64
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €100.64 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16411 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
202
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.16/FPS
28%
Price, €
€435.83
23%
FPS Winner
Buy for €435.83 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16411 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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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 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |