The Core i9-12900KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $112.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- Up to 42% cheaper – $159.00 vs $271.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$271.99
58%
Value, $/FPS
$1.28/FPS
59%
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
98%
Min 1% FPS
136
98%
Price, $
$159
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600 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 i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600 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
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
18 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $233.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
