Which is better, Intel Core i5-12600K or Intel Core i9-12900K?

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 4 out of 5 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-12600K.

Core i5-12600K vs Core i9-12900K

Intel

Core i5-12600K

Intel

Core i9-12900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-12600K	Core i9-12900K
Performance
Total Cores	10	16+37%
Threads	16	24+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.2 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	20 MB	30 MB+33%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (60% better). The Core i5-12600K wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (16% better).

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Core i5-12600K

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