In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i5-12600K is slightly slower than the Core i9-12900. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $236 cheaper!
Core i5-12600K
- Up to 56% cheaper – $184.46 vs $419.97
- Up to 56% cheaper
- Up to 55% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $1.21 vs $2.70/FPS
- Up to 55% better value in The Callisto Protocol
Core i9-12900
- Up to 2% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 155 vs 152 FPS
- Up to 2% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 2 months newer – Jan 04, 2022 vs Nov 04, 2021
- Is 2 months newer
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-12900: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
152 FPS
98%
Min 1% FPS
111 FPS
98%
Price, $
$184.46
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.21/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
155 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
113 FPS
100%
Price, $
$419.97
43%
Value, $/FPS
$2.7/FPS
45%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-12900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-12900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
62%
L3 Cache
20 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
65%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-12600K Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900 Jan 4th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $519.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
