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Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-9920X

Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-9920X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 386.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 386.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i9-9920X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1112 days newer than Core i9-9920X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 14% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i9-9920X - 151 vs 132 FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-9920X - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9920X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

151

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.56/FPS

100%

Price, €

€386.18

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 386.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9920X Logo
Core i9-9920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

132

87%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-9920X Logo
Core i9-9920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i9-9920X Logo
Core i9-9920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1413

54%

Multi-Core

9442

61%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores12
24Threads24
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 W
TDP165 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
35.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i9-9920X

Assassin's Creed Odyssey, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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