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 i9-12900K
- Performs up to 5% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i5-10600KF - 231 vs 220 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
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $88.09 vs $200.47
- Up to 54% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i9-12900K - $0.44 vs $0.96 per FPS
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
231
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.96/FPS
45%
Price, €
€222.52
43%
FPS Winner
Buy for €222.52 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 140 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
220
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.44/FPS
100%
Price, €
€97.78
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €97.78 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 141 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |