Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-11600

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-11600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-11600

2.8 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600 Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-11600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-11600

2.8 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600 Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-11600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 233 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-11600.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 11% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-11600 - 258 vs 232 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600 - 24 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600

  • Up to 53% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $150.0 vs $321.68
  • Up to 48% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-12900KF - $0.65 vs $1.25 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

258

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.25/FPS

52%

Price, $

$321.68

46%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-11600 Logo
Core i5-11600

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

232

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.65/FPS

100%

Price, $

$150

100%

Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-11600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-11600 Logo
Core i5-11600

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i5-11600 Logo
Core i5-11600

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2122

83%

Multi-Core

8188

55%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

vs
Intel Core i5-11600 Logo

Intel Core i5-11600

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateMar 16th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores6
24
Threads12
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0x
Multiplier28.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i5-11600

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, 1920 x 1080, Highest

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.