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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-12900

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-12900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 371.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9 (12. Generation) i9-12900 Hexadeca-Core (16 Core) 2,40 GHz Prozessor, Einzelhandelsverpackung

Buy for 440.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 371.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Intel Core i9 (12. Generation) i9-12900 Hexadeca-Core (16 Core) 2,40 GHz Prozessor, Einzelhandelsverpackung

Buy for 440.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 61 days older than the more expensive Core i9-12900.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 1% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i9-12900 - 99 vs 98 FPS
  • Up to 16% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - €371.24 vs €440.8
  • Up to 17% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i9-12900 - €3.75 vs €4.5 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900

  • 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
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

99

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.75/FPS

100%

Price, €

€371.24

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 371.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

98

98%

Value, €/FPS

€4.5/FPS

83%

Price, €

€440.8

84%

Intel Core i9 (12. Generation) i9-12900 Hexadeca-Core (16 Core) 2,40 GHz Prozessor, Einzelhandelsverpackung

Buy for 440.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 31 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2473

97%

Multi-Core

13044

87%

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i9-12900

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.4 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.1 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
32.0x
Multiplier24.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i9-12900

Cyberpunk 2077, 1920 x 1080, RT Overdrive

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