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Core i9-10920X vs Core i9-12900K

Core i9-10920X vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-10920X

3.5 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-10920X Desktop Processor 12 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for 729.65 on Amazon

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Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 242.55 on Amazon

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Intel Core i9-10920X

3.5 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-10920X Desktop Processor 12 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

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Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 242.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74642 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10920X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 747 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10920X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 9% better in Saints Row than Core i9-10920X - 181 vs 166 FPS
  • Up to 67% cheaper than Core i9-10920X - $218.51 vs $657.34
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10920X - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10920X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Saints Row

Saints Row

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10920X Logo
Core i9-10920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

166

91.71270718232044%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€729.65

33%

Intel Core i9-10920X Desktop Processor 12 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for 729.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74642 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

181

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€242.55

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 242.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74642 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10920X Logo
Core i9-10920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

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Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10920X Logo
Core i9-10920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1675

63.93129770992366%

Multi-Core

11349

73.48009064422143%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

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Intel Core i9-10920X

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Intel Core i9-12900K

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionCore i9
Cascade LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
16
24Threads24
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
165 WTDP
125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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