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Core i5-9600K vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i5-9600K vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 102.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44026 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 172.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 102.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44026 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 172.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1112 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $92.13 vs $155.01
  • Up to 38% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-12700KF - $0.44 vs $0.71 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 5% better in Fortnite than Core i5-9600K - 241 vs 230 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 20 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of Fortnite.
Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

230

95.4356846473029%

Value, €/FPS

€0.44/FPS

100%

Price, €

€102.26

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 102.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44026 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

241

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.71/FPS

61.9718309859155%

Price, €

€172.06

59%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 172.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

67.77513855898654%

Multi-Core

6468

47.737840431028125%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

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Intel Core i5-9600K

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Intel Core i7-12700KF

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12
6Threads
20
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
95 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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