The Core i9-12900KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $101.81 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 29% cheaper – $245.04 vs $346.85
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-9900K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-9900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€245.04
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.15/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
91%
Min 1% FPS
127
91%
Price, €
€346.85
70%
Value, €/FPS
€1.8/FPS
64%
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-9900K 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 i9-12900KF vs Core i9-9900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-9900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $488.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
