Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 553 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €130.4 vs €326.0
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-10600KF - 336 vs 316 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
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Single-Core
1686
64.35114503816793%
Multi-Core
6819
44.150210424085465%
Intel Core i5-10600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |