Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1031 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 6% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-9600KF - 298 vs 281 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600KF - 20 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600KF
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - €258.88 vs €308.99
- Up to 12% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-12700K - €0.92 vs €1.04 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
298
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
88%
Price, €
€308.99
83%
FPS Winner
Buy for €308.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 121 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
281
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
100%
Price, €
€258.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €258.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 122 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |