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Core i9-9900KF vs Core i9-12900K

Core i9-9900KF vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-9900KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel BX80684I99900KF Intel Core i9-9900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $369 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9900KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel BX80684I99900KF Intel Core i9-9900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $369 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1031 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 95 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 3% better in F1 22 than Core i9-9900KF - 289 vs 280 FPS
  • Up to 11% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - $329.99 vs $369.0
  • Up to 14% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-9900KF - $1.14 vs $1.32 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900KF - 24 vs 16 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

280

96%

Value, $/FPS

$1.32/FPS

86%

Price, $

$369

89%

Intel BX80684I99900KF Intel Core i9-9900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $369 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

289

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.14/FPS

100%

Price, $

$329.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1691

64%

Multi-Core

8053

52%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-9900KF

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Intel Core i9-12900K

Jan 8th, 2019Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
16
16Threads
24
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
95 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-9900KF or Core i9-12900K

F1 22, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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