Key Differences
In short — Core i9-13900 outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900 is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 38% cheaper than Core i9-13900 - $350.99 vs $567.98
- Up to 38% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i9-13900 - $2.11 vs $3.4 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-13900
- Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i9-12900KF - 167 vs 166 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
166
99%
Value, $/FPS
$2.11/FPS
100%
Price, $
$350.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $350.99 on Amazon
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Buy for $567.98 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i9-13900 |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 24 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.0 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 20.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |