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Core i9-10900KF vs Core i9-12900K

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

Intel Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel® Core™ i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$412.49 on Amazon

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Updated 5043 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for CA$409 on Amazon

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Updated 5043 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel® Core™ i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$412.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5043 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for CA$409 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5043 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900K is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 9% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-10900KF - 188 vs 173 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i9-10900KF - CA$409.0 vs CA$412.49
  • Up to 8% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-10900KF - CA$2.18 vs CA$2.38 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900KF - 24 vs 20 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

173

92%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.38/FPS

91%

Price, CA$

CA$412.49

99%

Intel® Core™ i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$412.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5043 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

188

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.18/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$409

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for CA$409 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5043 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1763

67%

Multi-Core

9154

59%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-10900KF

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Intel Core i9-12900K

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
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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