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Core i5-13600KF vs Core i9-12900F

Core i5-13600KF vs Core i9-12900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-13600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Intel Processore desktop Core i5-13600KF 14 core (6 P- + 8 E-) 24M di cache, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 270.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 261 minutes ago

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Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 444.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 261 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-13600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Intel Processore desktop Core i5-13600KF 14 core (6 P- + 8 E-) 24M di cache, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 270.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 261 minutes ago

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Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 444.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 261 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13600KF is 266 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900F.

Advantages of Core i5-13600KF

  • Performs up to 2% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i9-12900F - 217 vs 212 FPS
  • Up to 39% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - €270.35 vs €444.28
  • Up to 40% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i9-12900F - €1.25 vs €2.10 per FPS
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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Core i5-13600KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

217

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.25/FPS

100%

Price, €

€270.35

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Processore desktop Core i5-13600KF 14 core (6 P- + 8 E-) 24M di cache, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 270.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 261 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

212

98%

Value, €/FPS

€2.1/FPS

60%

Price, €

€444.28

60%

Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 444.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 261 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Core i5-13600KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Core i5-13600KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2747

100%

Multi-Core

15415

100%

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2539

92%

Multi-Core

13890

90%

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Core i5-13600KF

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Intel Core i9-12900F Logo

Core i9-12900F

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14Cores
16
20Threads
24
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.4 GHz
5.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.1 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier24.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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