The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4670K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $344.69 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 23% less energy – 65 vs 84 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4670K
- Up to 84% cheaper – $67.31 vs $412.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-4670K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$412
16%
Value, $/FPS
$1.96/FPS
18%
Core i5-4670K
Jun 2nd, 2013
Average FPS
183
87%
Min 1% FPS
122
88%
Price, $
$67.31
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
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Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-4670K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-4670K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-4670K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-4670K
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
65 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
