In GRID, the Core i9-12900KF is same performance as the Core i5-11500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
- Is 7 months and 19 days newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Mar 16, 2021
- Is 7 months and 19 days newer
Core i5-11500
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-11500: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$199
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.41/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-11500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-11500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-11500 Mar 16th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1200 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 750 |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |




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