Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i9-12900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 211% slower and 14% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£210.95£239.99
CPU MARK1317240966
VALUE62171
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W241W
EFFICIENCY203170
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS28054144
DATEQ2/2020Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

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

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than Intel Core i9-12900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KF by 176%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13172. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i9-12900KF efficiency score is 170. So, the Intel Core i5-10500 leads by 16%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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