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Core i9-13900KF vs Core i9-12900KF

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

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KF

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for CA$629.99 on Amazon

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Updated 172 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 172 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KF

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for CA$629.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 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 172 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900KF 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 i9-13900KF is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.

Advantages of Core i9-13900KF

  • Performs up to 4% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-12900KF - 199 vs 192 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 32 vs 24 threads

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Up to 37% cheaper than Core i9-13900KF - CA$398.45 vs CA$629.99
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-13900KF - CA$2.08 vs CA$3.17 per FPS
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

199

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.17/FPS

66%

Price, CA$

CA$629.99

63%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for CA$629.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

192

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.08/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 172 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2973

100%

Multi-Core

20101

100%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

86%

Multi-Core

14881

74%

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Core i9-13900KF

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Core i9-12900KF

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores16
32
Threads24
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
5.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
30.0xMultiplier
32.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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