Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i5-10600KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 705 days newer than Core i5-10600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 5% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-10600KF - 174 vs 166 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
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Single-Core
1686
62.63001485884101%
Multi-Core
6819
42.03291623004377%
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | 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 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |