Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900 is 61 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.
Advantages of Core i9-12900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - $172.99 vs $412.00
- Up to 58% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-12900 - $0.60 vs $1.43 per FPS
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Buy for $412 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 25 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
288
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
100%
Price, $
$172.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $172.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 25 minutes ago
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900 | vs | Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |