In DOOM Eternal, the Core i5-10600 is slightly slower than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-10600
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 5% faster in DOOM Eternal – 835 vs 793 FPS
- Up to 5% faster in DOOM Eternal
- Is 1 year and 6 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Apr 30, 2020
- Is 1 year and 6 months newer
DOOM Eternal FPS Calculator
Core i5-10600 vs Core i9-12900KF: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-10600
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
793 FPS
95%
Min 1% FPS
535 FPS
93%
Price, $
$529.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
100%
![Intel Core i9 [12th Gen] i9-12900KF Hexadeca-core [16 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQ7XGX.jpg)
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10600 vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600 vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-10600 Apr 30th, 2020 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| – | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1200 | Socket | LGA1700 |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2666 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
