In GRID, the Core i9-12900KF is same performance as the Core i5-12600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
No clear advantages
Core i5-12600K
- 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 i5-12600K: Comparison of performance and price
![Intel Core i9 [12th Gen] i9-12900KF Hexadeca-core [16 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQ7XGX.jpg)
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$184.46
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600K 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
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
62%
L3 Cache
20 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-12600K Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $289.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
