The Core i9-12900 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i7-12700KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $195.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 55% cheaper – $161.00 vs $356.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-12700KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
229
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$356
45%
Value, $/FPS
$1.55/FPS
45%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
229
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$161
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-12700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-12700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
25 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 25 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 |
