The Core i9-12900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 24 threads
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-10940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
159
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
208
90%
Min 1% FPS
144
91%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-10940X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-10940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-10940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
88%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
64%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $5.64 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Cascade Lake-X |
125 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 14 |
| 24 | Threads | 28 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
