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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K and the cheaper Core i5-12600K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 0% better in F1 22 than Core i5-12600K - 289 vs 288 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600K - 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $172.99 vs $283.49
- Up to 39% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-12900K - $0.60 vs $0.98 per FPS
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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
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Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
288
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
100%
Price, $
$172.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900K | vs | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | 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 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i5-12600K
With selected game settings
190 FPS
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i5-12600K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 8 TB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
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Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 8 TB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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64 GB, 4 TB HDD
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32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 3 TB HDD
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64 GB, 8 TB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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$18.14/FPS
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Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 8 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 6 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 6 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 2 TB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 8 TB SSD
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$16.12/FPS
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Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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$2,579
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$18.34/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 4 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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$3,759
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GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 8 TB SSD + 10 TB HDD
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Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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205 FPS
$19.17/FPS
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Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$3,929
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192 FPS
$11.55/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 2 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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$2,218
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205 FPS
$17.31/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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$3,549
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160 FPS
$15.06/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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$2,409
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145 FPS
$12.48/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,809
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120 FPS
$24.99/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$2,999
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205 FPS
$16.58/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$3,399
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204 FPS
$17.4/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 4 TB HDD
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$3,549.99
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205 FPS
$17.6/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$3,609
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205 FPS
$19.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$3,989
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205 FPS
$19.7/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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$21.36/FPS
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Core i9-12900K
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