The Core i9-12900KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600KF, 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 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 42% cheaper – $157.00 vs $269.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600KF 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, $
$269.99
58%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
58%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
99%
Min 1% FPS
138
99%
Price, $
$157
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF
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 all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $264.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
