Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-9700K
66.5Single-core39
52.4Multi-core35.5
52.1Gaming39.8
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+28) and Multi-core (+17). Intel Core i7-9700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 52 vs 36
- Stronger gaming score: 52 vs 40
- 375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W+26% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+375% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+67% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400+43%Top 28% | 1,680Top 53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500+79%Top 29% | 7,000Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+52%Top 21% | 1,250Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+78%Top 28% | 9,700Top 59% |
| PassMark | 27,300+91%Top 33% | 14,300Top 64% |
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