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Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-11900F

Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-11900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-11900F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-11900F Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $241.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-11900F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-11900F Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $241.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-11900F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 233 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-11900F.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Rust than Core i9-11900F - 244 vs 230 FPS
  • Up to 22% cheaper than Core i9-11900F - $187.9 vs $241.01
  • Up to 27% better value when playing Rust than Core i9-11900F - $0.77 vs $1.05 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-11900F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900F

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

244

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.77/FPS

100%

Price, $

$187.9

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

230

94%

Value, $/FPS

$1.05/FPS

73%

Price, $

$241.01

77%

Intel® Core™ i9-11900F Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $241.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2171

88%

Multi-Core

9171

77%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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Intel Core i9-11900F Logo

Intel Core i9-11900F

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateMar 16th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
16Threads16
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i9-11900F

Rust, 1920 x 1080, High

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