Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1491 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-8600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 18% better in Valorant than Core i5-8600K - 932 vs 792 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 24 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $148.49 vs $536.98
- Up to 67% better value when playing Valorant than Core i9-12900K - $0.19 vs $0.58 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
932
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
32%
Price, $
$536.98
27%
FPS Winner
Buy for $536.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8093 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
792
84%
Value, $/FPS
$0.19/FPS
100%
Price, $
$148.49
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $148.49 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8094 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-8600K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |