The Core i9-12900KS is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €238.08 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-12900F
- Up to 39% cheaper – €378.27 vs €616.35
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€616.35
61%
Value, €/FPS
€2.88/FPS
62%
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
98%
Min 1% FPS
138
98%
Price, €
€378.27
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.8/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | $494.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
