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Core i9-12900KS vs Core i9-12900KF

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

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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 13 minutes ago

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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 13 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 152 days newer than Core i9-12900KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS

  • Performs up to 4% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i9-12900KF - 195 vs 188 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
This is a free version of HITMAN 2.
HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


FPS

195

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

FPS Winner

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

188

96%

Value, $/FPS

$1.71/FPS

100%

Price, $

$321.68

100%

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 $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


Single-Core

2692

100%

Multi-Core

16223

100%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

94%

Multi-Core

14881

91%

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Intel Core i9-12900KS

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

Apr 5th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
150 WTDP
125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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

HITMAN 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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