Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K and the cheaper Core i9-12900KF have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €391.81 vs €467.41
- Up to 16% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-12900K - €1.31 vs €1.56 per FPS
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 0% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-12900KF - 300 vs 299 FPS
- 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, €/FPS
€1.31/FPS
100%
Price, €
€391.81
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €391.81 on Amazon
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Buy for €467.41 on Amazon
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Updated 329 minutes ago
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900KF | vs | Core i9-12900K |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |