Key Differences
In short — Core i9-13900KS 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 i9-13900KS is 434 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i9-13900KS - €340.1 vs €690.13
- Up to 48% better value when playing Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i9-13900KS - €1.43 vs €2.73 per FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-13900KS
- Performs up to 6% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i9-12900KF - 253 vs 238 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 32 vs 24 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
238
94%
Value, €/FPS
€1.43/FPS
100%
Price, €
€340.1
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €340.1 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 264 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023
FPS
253
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.73/FPS
52%
Price, €
€690.13
49%
FPS Winner
Buy for €690.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 264 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 12th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 24 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 6.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |