Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900 is 294 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-11600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Performs up to 2% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-11600K - 535 vs 522 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600K - 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - £189.99 vs £398.35
- Up to 51% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i9-12900 - £0.36 vs £0.74 per FPS
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Buy for £398.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14202 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
522
97%
Value, £/FPS
£0.36/FPS
100%
Price, £
£189.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £189.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14202 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |