Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2317 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $57.77 vs $199.61
- Up to 61% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.36 vs $0.93 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 36% better in Dirt 5 than Core i5-6600 - 239 vs 176 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600 - 24 vs 4 threads
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
176
73%
Value, €/FPS
€0.36/FPS
100%
Price, €
€64.12
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €64.12 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14128 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
239
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
38%
Price, €
€221.57
28%
FPS Winner
Buy for €221.57 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14127 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |