Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900KS on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 738 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900KS.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 16% better in New World than Core i9-9900KS - 143 vs 123 FPS
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i9-9900KS - $127.96 vs $398.5
- Up to 73% better value when playing New World than Core i9-9900KS - $0.99 vs $3.6 per FPS
- Consumes up to 2% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KS - 125 vs 127 Watts
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Buy for €442.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 97 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
143
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.99/FPS
100%
Price, €
€142.04
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €142.04 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 97 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Oct 28th, 2019
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900KS | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
127 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |