The Core i9-12900KS is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900K, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's €77.18 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- Up to 16% cheaper – €404.56 vs €481.74
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€481.74
83%
Value, €/FPS
€2.25/FPS
84%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
99%
Price, €
€404.56
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.89/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
