Intel Core i5-10600KF vs Intel Core i9-12900KS

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10600KF and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10600KF is 207% slower and 193% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900KS.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£98.88£289.99
CPU MARK1423943724
VALUE144151
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W150W
EFFICIENCY114291
CORES6 x 4.10 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.50 GHz
THREADS29184331
DATEQ3/2020Q2/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KS

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-10600KF better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10600KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 5%.


The Intel Core i5-10600KF is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 14239. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 114. The Intel Core i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the Intel Core i9-12900KS leads by 155%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.