Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i9-11900F

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12600K and Intel Core i9-11900F CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12600K is 20% faster and 23% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12600K
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PRICE£169.99£208.66
CPU MARK2760422080
VALUE162106
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP150W65W
EFFICIENCY184340
CORES6 x 3.70 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS39253414
DATEQ4/2021Q2/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
27892
£225
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92

Is Intel Core i5-12600K better than Intel Core i9-11900F?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-11900F by 35%.


The Intel Core i5-12600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 150 watts and a CPUMark score of 27604. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 184. The Intel Core i9-11900F efficiency score is 340. So, the Intel Core i9-11900F leads by 85%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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