Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $150.0 vs $432.99
- Up to 61% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i9-12900F - $0.61 vs $1.55 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 14% better in Battlefield V than Core i5-10600 - 279 vs 245 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600 - 24 vs 12 threads
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
245
87%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
100%
Price, $
$150
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $150 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8400 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
279
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.55/FPS
39%
Price, $
$432.99
34%
FPS Winner
Buy for $432.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8399 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |