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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-10900K

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-10900K: 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 Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 188.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2817 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 397.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2816 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 188.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2817 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 397.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2816 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 19% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i9-10900K - 99 vs 83 FPS
  • Up to 53% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $169.63 vs $358.28
  • Up to 60% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i9-10900K - $1.9 vs $4.79 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900K - 24 vs 20 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

  • 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

€1.9/FPS

100%

Price, €

€188.29

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 188.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2817 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

83

83.83838383838383%

Value, €/FPS

€4.79/FPS

39.66597077244259%

Price, €

€397.69

47%

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 397.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2816 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

68.80409126671911%

Multi-Core

9163

61.575162959478526%

Intel Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i9-10900K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores10
24
Threads20
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

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