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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i9-12900E on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 61 days older than Core i9-12900E.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900E
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 6% better in Dead Space than Core i9-12900E - 162 vs 153 FPS
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
162
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.69/FPS
100%
Price, $
$273.49
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
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900E
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900E | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900E or Core i9-12900KF
Dead Space, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
73 FPS
$23.29/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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$1,699.99
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84 FPS
$31.9/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,679.99
In Stock
98 FPS
$15.81/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,549
In Stock
106 FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
99 FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
116 FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
66 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
73 FPS
$18.16/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,325.79
In Stock
106 FPS
$51.88/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$5,499
In Stock
105 FPS
$36.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$3,788
In Stock
88 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$N/A
Out of Stock
98 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900KF
64 GB, N/A Storage
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$N/A
Out of Stock
99 FPS
$20.3/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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$2,009.99
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106 FPS
$51.88/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$5,499
In Stock
84 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
101 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
84 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
88 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$N/A
Out of Stock
106 FPS
$40.56/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$4,299
In Stock
105 FPS
$23.81/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$2,499.99
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105 FPS
$15.92/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$1,672
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