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Core i5-8600 vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.
3.1 GHz | 6-core
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3.2 GHz | 16-core
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3.1 GHz | 6-core
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3.2 GHz | 16-core
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MSRP in USD: $599
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1359 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-8600.
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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FPS
336
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
68%
Price, $
$299.99
63%
FPS Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Intel Core i5-8600 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
6 | Threads | 24 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |
Forza Horizon 4, 1920 x 1080, Max
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