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Core i9-12900 vs Core i9-12900KF

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

Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for $412 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

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Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $270.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for $412 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $270.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 61 days older than the more expensive Core i9-12900.

Advantages of Core i9-12900

  • 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

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 1% better in Elden Ring than Core i9-12900 - 134 vs 133 FPS
  • Up to 34% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - $270.09 vs $412.00
  • Up to 35% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-12900 - $2.02 vs $3.10 per FPS
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Elden Ring

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Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

133

99%

Value, $/FPS

$3.1/FPS

65%

Price, $

$412

65%

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for $412 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

134

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.02/FPS

100%

Price, $

$270.09

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $270.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2473

97%

Multi-Core

13044

88%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo

Core i9-12900

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
2.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
5.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
24.0xMultiplier
32.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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