Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600 is 1008 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900T
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 6% better in Fortnite than Core i9-9900T - 239 vs 226 FPS
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-9900T - $197.98 vs $360.0
- Up to 48% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-9900T - $0.83 vs $1.59 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Buy for $360 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 133 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
239
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, $
$197.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $197.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 134 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900T | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
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Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |