Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i9-9980HK on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 926 days newer than Core i9-9980HK.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980HK
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 45 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 18% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i9-9980HK - 168 vs 142 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9980HK - 24 vs 16 threads
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
168
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$283.44
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 148 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9980HK | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 24 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |