Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K and the cheaper Core i5-12600KF have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 5% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-12600KF - 313 vs 299 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 24 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €189.99 vs €428.99
- Up to 53% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i9-12900K - €0.64 vs €1.37 per FPS
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
313
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
46%
Price, €
€428.99
44%
FPS Winner
Buy for €428.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5213 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
299
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
100%
Price, €
€189.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €189.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5213 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |