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Core i9-13900F vs Core i9-12900KF

Core i9-13900F vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900F

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900F Logo
Intel Core i9-13900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for CA$564.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

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Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$398.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900F

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900F Logo
Intel Core i9-13900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for CA$564.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$398.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900F outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900F is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.

Advantages of Core i9-13900F

  • Performs up to 2% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i9-12900KF - 225 vs 221 FPS

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Up to 29% cheaper than Core i9-13900F - CA$398.45 vs CA$564.18
  • Up to 28% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i9-13900F - CA$1.80 vs CA$2.51 per FPS
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HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-13900F Logo
Core i9-13900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

225

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.51/FPS

72%

Price, CA$

CA$564.18

70%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for CA$564.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

221

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.8/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$398.45

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$398.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-13900F Logo
Core i9-13900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900F Logo
Core i9-13900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2730

100%

Multi-Core

17219

100%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

93%

Multi-Core

14881

86%

Intel Core i9-13900F Logo

Core i9-13900F

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores16
32
Threads24
2.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
5.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
20.0xMultiplier
32.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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