In Atomfall, the Core i9-12900KF is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-2500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 25% faster in Atomfall – 239 vs 191 FPS
- Up to 25% faster in Atomfall
- Is 10 years and 9 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Jan 09, 2011
- Is 10 years and 9 months newer
Core i5-2500
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 24% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-2500: 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)
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-2500 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 i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
71%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-2500 Jan 9th, 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1155 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | DDR3 |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | Intel HD 2000 |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
