Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 327 days older than the cheaper Core i5-13600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 24 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $297.99 vs $376.99
- Up to 21% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i9-12900K - $2.29 vs $2.9 per FPS
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $376.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280358 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
130
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.29/FPS
100%
Price, $
$297.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $297.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280358 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 i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-13600K |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 14 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |