Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i9-11900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-11900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 233 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-11900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $265.0 vs $350.99
- Up to 23% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i9-12900KF - $1.8 vs $2.34 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 2% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i9-11900K - 150 vs 147 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-11900K - 24 vs 16 threads
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
147
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.8/FPS
100%
Price, $
$265
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $265 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 281116 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
150
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.34/FPS
76%
Price, $
$350.99
75%
FPS Winner
Buy for $350.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 281116 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-11900K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |