Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900 outperforms the cheaper Core i9-10900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-10900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900 is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-10900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Performs up to 5% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i9-10900K - 332 vs 317 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - €425.94 vs €523.87
- Up to 15% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i9-12900 - €1.34 vs €1.58 per FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Buy for €523.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12324 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
317
95%
Value, €/FPS
€1.34/FPS
100%
Price, €
€425.94
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €425.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12325 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900 | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |