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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-660 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-660 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-660.
Advantages of Core i5-660
- Up to 90% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $27.99 vs $269.95
- Up to 87% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-12900KF - $0.12 vs $0.95 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 27% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-660 - 284 vs 224 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-660 - 24 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Intel Core I5-660 I5 660 Processor 4M Cache 3.33 GHz LGA1156 Desktop CPU Original Genuine Product Warranty 3 Years
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Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
284
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
13%
Price, $
$269.95
10%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Core i5-660
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-660 | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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