Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3566 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 38% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i5-2550K - 154 vs 112 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2550K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
154
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.37/FPS
100%
Price, €
€365.26
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i5-2550K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 30th, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |