Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i5-750 vs Core i9-12900K

Core i5-750 vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-750

2.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-750 Logo
Intel Core i5-750 Quad-Core Desktop Processor (BX80605I5750) 8M Cache, 2.66 GHz, LGA1156

Buy for $38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 285 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 285 minutes ago

Core i5-750

2.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-750 Logo
Intel Core i5-750 Quad-Core Desktop Processor (BX80605I5750) 8M Cache, 2.66 GHz, LGA1156

Buy for $38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 285 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 285 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-750 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-750 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 4440 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-750.

Advantages of Core i5-750

  • Up to 87% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $38.00 vs $283.49
  • Up to 51% better value when playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i9-12900K - $0.83 vs $1.68 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 95 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 267% better in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i5-750 - 169 vs 46 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-750 - 24 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-750 doesn't have integrated graphics
Calculator background
This is a free version of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-750 Logo
Core i5-750

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

46

27%

Value, $/FPS

$0.83/FPS

100%

Price, $

$38

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-750 Quad-Core Desktop Processor (BX80605I5750) 8M Cache, 2.66 GHz, LGA1156

Buy for $38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 285 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

169

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.68/FPS

49%

Price, $

$283.49

13%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 285 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-750 Logo
Core i5-750

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-750 Logo
Core i5-750

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

427

16%

Multi-Core

1200

8%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i5-750 Logo

Core i5-750

vs
Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Sep 8th, 2009Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i9
LynnfieldCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1156SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
16
4Threads
24
2.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
95 W
TDP125 W
45 nmProcess Size
10 nm
20.0xMultiplier
32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

PCs Using Core i5-750 or Core i9-12900K

With selected game settings

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.