The Core i7-12700KF is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600K, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $59.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9600K
- Up to 32% cheaper – $130.00 vs $189.99
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-9600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$189.99
68%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
74%
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
91%
Min 1% FPS
127
92%
Price, $
$130
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-9600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-9600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-9600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
9 MB
36%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
