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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-13900

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-13900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 345.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-13900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Intel Core i9-13900, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 MB, fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 494.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 345.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-13900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Intel Core i9-13900, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 MB, fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 494.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900 outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900 is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Up to 30% cheaper than Core i9-13900 - €345.85 vs €494.99
  • Up to 26% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i9-13900 - €1.99 vs €2.69 per FPS

Advantages of Core i9-13900

  • Performs up to 6% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i9-12900KF - 184 vs 174 FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

174

95%

Value, €/FPS

€1.99/FPS

100%

Price, €

€345.85

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 345.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

184

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.69/FPS

74%

Price, €

€494.99

69%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 MB, fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 494.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

94%

Multi-Core

14881

91%

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2714

100%

Multi-Core

16426

100%

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Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i9-13900 Logo

Core i9-13900

Nov 4th, 2021
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i9Core i9
Alder LakeRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
16
24
24
32
3.2 GHz
2.0 GHz
5.2 GHz
5.6 GHz
125 W
65 W
10 nm10 nm
32.0x
20.0x
None
UHD Graphics 770
Yes
No

PCs Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i9-13900

With selected game settings

Laptops Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i9-13900

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