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
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
258
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.25/FPS
52%
Price, $
$321.68
46%
FPS Winner
Buy for $321.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 107 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
232
89%
Value, $/FPS
$0.65/FPS
100%
Price, $
$150
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $150 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 107 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i5-11600 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |