Intel Core i9-9980XE | Intel Core i5-12600KF | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9980XE or Intel Core i5-12600KF - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-9980XE has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9980XE was released in Q4/2018. The Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12600KF was released in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
9 | Generation | 12 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-7980XE | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
Intel Core i9-10980XE | Successor | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 3.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600KF is at 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
18 | Cores | 10 |
36 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9980XE can use up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-12600KF supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 9.50 MB |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 165 W, while the Intel Core i5-12600KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 150 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
84 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9980XE is manufactured in 14 nm and has 25.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 29.50 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
LGA 2066 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
1979 $ | Release price | 264 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
Unknown | Unknown |