Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 61 days older than the cheaper Core i9-12900F.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $432.99 vs $536.98
- Up to 19% better value when playing Minecraft than Core i9-12900K - $0.51 vs $0.63 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 1% better in Minecraft than Core i9-12900F - 853 vs 842 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
842
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
100%
Price, $
$432.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $432.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18130 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
853
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
80%
Price, $
$536.98
80%
FPS Winner
Buy for $536.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18131 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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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 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |