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Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-13900K

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

Core i9-12900KS

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900KS Processore Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2,50 GHz

Buy for 664.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 632 minutes ago

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Core i9-13900K

3.0 GHz | 24-core

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

Buy for 585.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 632 minutes ago

Core i9-12900KS

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900KS Processore Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2,50 GHz

Buy for 664.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 632 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-13900K

3.0 GHz | 24-core

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

Buy for 585.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 632 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-13900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900KS on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-13900K is 175 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900KS.

Advantages of Core i9-13900K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Resident Evil 4 than Core i9-12900KS - 203 vs 196 FPS
  • Up to 12% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €585.76 vs €664.44
  • Up to 15% better value when playing Resident Evil 4 than Core i9-12900KS - €2.89 vs €3.39 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 32 vs 24 threads
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Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


FPS

196

97%

Value, €/FPS

€3.39/FPS

85%

Price, €

€664.44

88%

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900KS Processore Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2,50 GHz

Buy for 664.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 632 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

203

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.89/FPS

100%

Price, €

€585.76

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 585.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 632 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


Single-Core

2706

90%

Multi-Core

16090

80%

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2991

100%

Multi-Core

20110

100%

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo

Core i9-12900KS

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Intel Core i9-13900K Logo

Core i9-13900K

Apr 5th, 2022Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores
24
24Threads
32
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.8 GHz
150 WTDP
125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i9-12900KS or Core i9-13900K

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