CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 7.0% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-12900
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
183rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs51st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
204th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs54th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs57th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
i9-12900KF
4,161
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
i9-12900KF
41,116
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
Intel Core i9-12900KF
i9-12900KF
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KF
i9-12900KF
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i9-12900KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i9-12900KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i9-12900KF
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
FCLGA1700
i9-12900KF
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
241 W
i9-12900KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900KF
The Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i9-12900KF compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-12900KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900KF drawing more power under load (241W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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