Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i9-9980HK on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 926 days newer than Core i9-9980HK.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980HK
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 45 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 9% better in God of War than Core i9-9980HK - 190 vs 174 FPS
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
190
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.26/FPS
100%
Price, £
£238.64
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 437 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9980HK | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |