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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12600KF vs Core i9-12900HX

The Core i5-12600KF is same performance as the Core i9-12900HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 130% cheaper – $137.99 vs $606
Up to 130% better value for money

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Is 6 months newer
Up to 130% more expensive – $606 vs $137.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Fortnite2017

Core i5-12600KF

331FPS

Core i9-12900HX

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

219FPS

219FPS

689FPS

688FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-12600KF

351FPS

Core i9-12900HX

351FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12600KF

724FPS

Core i9-12900HX

724FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-12600KF

554FPS

Core i9-12900HX

554FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-12600KF

758FPS

Core i9-12900HX

758FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-12600KF

380FPS

Core i9-12900HX

380FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-12600KF

58%

Core i9-12900HX

64%

Core i9-12900HX ranks 6 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12600KF

Core i9-12900HX

Core i9-12900HX has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-12600KF

Core i9-12900HX

Core i9-12900HX has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12600KF

20 MB

Core i9-12900HX

30 MB

Core i9-12900HX has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz

Core i9-12900HX

2.3 GHz

Core i5-12600KF has a 61% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12600KF

4.9 GHz

Core i9-12900HX

5 GHz

Core i9-12900HX boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12600KF

125W

Core i9-12900HX

55W

Core i9-12900HX draws 70W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-12600KF

$137.99

Core i9-12900HX

Core i5-12600KFCore i9-12900HX

LGA1700

Sockethelp

Intel BGA 1964

Alder Lake-S

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Alder Lake-HX

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12600KF or Core i9-12900HX?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12600KF or Core i9-12900HX?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12600KF and Core i9-12900HX?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12600KF scores 58/100, Core i9-12900HX scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12600KF or Core i9-12900HX bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12600KF or Core i9-12900HX?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.