Key Differences
In short — Core i9-13900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KF is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-13900KF - $187.99 vs $531.86
- Up to 64% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Core i9-13900KF - $0.87 vs $2.42 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-13900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-13900KF
- Performs up to 2% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i5-12600K - 220 vs 215 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600K - 32 vs 16 threads
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
215
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Price, $
$187.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $187.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280294 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
220
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.42/FPS
35%
Price, $
$531.86
35%
FPS Winner
Buy for $531.86 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280294 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 24 |
16 | Threads | 32 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |