Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K and the cheaper Core i5-12600K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - £202.05 vs £389.99
- Up to 48% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i9-12900K - £0.88 vs £1.69 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 1% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i5-12600K - 231 vs 229 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600K - 24 vs 16 threads
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
229
99%
Value, £/FPS
£0.88/FPS
100%
Price, £
£202.05
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £202.05 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5571 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
231
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.69/FPS
52%
Price, £
£389.99
51%
FPS Winner
Buy for £389.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5571 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 24 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |