Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 152 days newer than Core i9-12900KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 2% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i9-12900KF - 247 vs 242 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
242
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
100%
Price, €
€221.57
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €221.57 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 29 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
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Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |