Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i9-11900 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-11900 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 233 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-11900.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 3% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-11900 - 299 vs 291 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-11900 - 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900
- Up to 11% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$385.0 vs CA$434.33
- Up to 9% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-12900KF - CA$1.32 vs CA$1.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
299
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.45/FPS
91%
Price, CA$
CA$434.33
88%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$434.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2290 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
291
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.32/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$385
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$385 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2290 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i9-11900 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |