Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF and the cheaper Core i5-12600KF have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $152.66 vs $272.99
- Up to 44% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-12900KF - $0.83 vs $1.47 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 1% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-12600KF - 186 vs 185 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 24 vs 16 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
185
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, $
$152.66
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $152.66 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9133 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
186
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
56%
Price, $
$272.99
55%
FPS Winner
Buy for $272.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9133 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 24 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |