Compare / Core i9-13900K vs Core i5-12600KF
Core i9-13900K vs Core i5-12600KF: which is better?
Core i9-13900K is about 16% faster than Core i5-12600KF in games (1440p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-12600KF offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core i9-13900KCheaper: Core i5-12600KFValue: Core i5-12600KF
Head to head
88%
Gaming performance
62%
91/100
Part score
72/100
355 FPS
Average FPS
305 FPS
≈ $416
Approx. price
≈ $128
43/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i9-13900K | Core i5-12600KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 24 / 32 | 10 |
| Max boost | 5.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i9-13900KCore i5-12600KF
355average FPS
305average FPS