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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-10900

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-10900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900

2.8 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $280.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel 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 $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-10900

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $280.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i9-10900 on the selected game parameters. However, both CPUs are the same in terms of value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 553 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-10900.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 15% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i9-10900 - 154 vs 134 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900 - 24 vs 20 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900

  • Up to 13% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $280.44 vs $321.68
  • 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
This is a free version of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

154

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.09/FPS

100%

Price, $

$321.68

87%

FPS 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 $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

134

87%

Value, $/FPS

$2.09/FPS

100%

Price, $

$280.44

100%

Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $280.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1704

67%

Multi-Core

8421

56%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i9-10900 Logo

Intel Core i9-10900

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores10
24
Threads20
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0x
Multiplier28.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i9-10900

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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