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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-2520M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3929 days newer than Core i5-2520M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2520M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 13% better in Fortnite than Core i5-2520M - 241 vs 213 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2520M - 24 vs 4 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
241
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
100%
Price, $
$353.84
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-2520M
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2520M | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-2520M or Core i9-12900KF
Fortnite, 1920 x 1080, Epic
111 FPS
$15.32/FPS
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Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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171 FPS
$22.32/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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161 FPS
$15.53/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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171 FPS
$14.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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141 FPS
$13.48/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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173 FPS
$27.74/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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173 FPS
$31.79/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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