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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 385 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-11600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 6% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-11600K - 290 vs 273 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600K - 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €208.88 vs €482.86
- Up to 54% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-12900KS - €0.77 vs €1.67 per FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FPS
290
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.67/FPS
46%
Price, €
€482.86
43%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KS processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box
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Core i5-11600K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
273
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
100%
Price, €
€208.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-11600K (3,9 GHz/4,9 GHz, 12 MB di cache)
Buy for €208.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 136 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Core i5-11600K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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