The Core i9-12900F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G640, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $302.42 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G640
- Up to 93% cheaper – $21.88 vs $324.30
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-12900F vs Pentium G640 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€324.3
6%
Value, €/FPS
€1.54/FPS
8%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
80%
Min 1% FPS
112
81%
Price, €
€21.88
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900F vs Pentium G640 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900F vs Pentium G640 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900F vs Pentium G640 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G640 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 3rd, 2012 |
| $494.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 2 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
