Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-11900 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 i9-11900.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 2% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-11900 - 131 vs 128 FPS
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i9-11900 - $177.2 vs $270.0
- Up to 36% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-11900 - $1.35 vs $2.11 per FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
131
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.35/FPS
100%
Price, $
$177.2
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-11900 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |