intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-10900KF
intel
Brand10/16
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-12600KF
Intel Core i9-10900KF
Intel Core i9-10900KF
$ • Apr 2020
Intel Core i5-12600KF
$264 • Nov 2021
Intel Core i5-12600KF
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-10900KF | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 20 | 16 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 37 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 20.00 MB | 20.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Comet Lake) | Core i5 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 10nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | N/A | 215 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games (91 benchmarks)
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It's a Tie!
Based on 91 benchmarks across 75 games
Intel Core i9-10900KF
INTEL • 10/20 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core i5-12600KF
INTEL • 10/16 • 3.7GHz
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