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Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-12900KF

Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$699.99 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for CA$477.55 on Amazon

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Updated 74559 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$699.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74559 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for CA$477.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74559 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 23% better in F1 23 than Core i9-10900K - 301 vs 245 FPS
  • Up to 32% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - CA$477.55 vs CA$699.99
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900K - 24 vs 20 threads
This is a free version of F1 23.
F1 23

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

245

81.3953488372093%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$699.99

68%

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$699.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74559 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

301

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$477.55

100%

FPS 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$477.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74559 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

68.80409126671911%

Multi-Core

9163

61.575162959478526%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

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Intel Core i9-10900K

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
16
20Threads
24
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-10900K or Core i9-12900KF

F1 23, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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