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Core i5-11600K vs Core i9-12900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.
3.9 GHz | 6-core
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2.4 GHz | 16-core
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3.9 GHz | 6-core
Buy for $177.99 on Amazon
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2.4 GHz | 16-core
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MSRP in USD: $519
In short — Core i9-12900 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900 is 294 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-11600K.
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
189
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.94/FPS
100%
Price, $
$177.99
100%
Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Intel Core i5-11600K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900 |
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Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Deathloop, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
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