Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i5-8259U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1309 days newer than Core i5-8259U.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 25% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i5-8259U - 130 vs 104 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8259U - 24 vs 8 threads
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-8259U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8259U | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
