In Control, the Core i7-5820K is slightly slower than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i7-5820K
No clear advantages
Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 2% faster in Control – 253 vs 248 FPS
- Up to 2% faster in Control
- Is 7 years and 2 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Sep 01, 2014
- Is 7 years and 2 months newer
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Consumes up to 11% less energy
Control FPS Calculator
Core i7-5820K vs Core i9-12900KF: Comparison of performance and price
Core i7-5820K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
248 FPS
98%
Min 1% FPS
162 FPS
98%
Price, $
$429.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.73/FPS
100%
![Intel Core i9 [12th Gen] i9-12900KF Hexadeca-core [16 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQ7XGX.jpg)
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-5820K vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5820K vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5820K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
15 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-5820K Sep 1st, 2014 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2014 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| – | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA2011-3 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2133 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
