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Core i9-12900E vs Core i9-12900K

Core i9-12900E vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP $494

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Availability

MSRP $599

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i9-12900E on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 61 days older than Core i9-12900E.

Advantages of Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 13% better in Battlefield V than Core i9-12900E - 281 vs 249 FPS
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Battlefield V

Battlefield V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900E Logo
Core i9-12900E

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

249

89%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

281

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900E Logo
Core i9-12900E

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900E Logo
Core i9-12900E

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1641

63%

Multi-Core

9644

62%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i9-12900E Logo

Core i9-12900E

vs
Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
2.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
23.0xMultiplier
32.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i9-12900E or Core i9-12900K

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