The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G4560, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $287.30 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G4560
- Up to 93% cheaper – $21.69 vs $308.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 54 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Pentium G4560 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$308.99
7%
Value, $/FPS
$1.45/FPS
8%
Pentium G4560
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
172
81%
Min 1% FPS
115
82%
Price, $
$21.69
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.12/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Pentium G4560 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Pentium G4560 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Pentium G4560 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Pentium G4560
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 610 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
