Core i9-12900 vs Core i9-12900KF

Intel Core i9-12900 ≈ ₹46,500 today · 2022 Buy now

Intel Core i9-12900KF ≈ ₹27,900 today · 2021 Buy now

Verdict: Core i9-12900 and Core i9-12900KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i9-12900KF gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i9-12900 Core i9-12900KF

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Why pick Core i9-12900

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)

Why pick Core i9-12900KF

About ₹18,600 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i9-12900	Core i9-12900KF
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	16	16
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 8E	8P + 8E
Threads	24	24
Boost clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz
L2 cache	14 MB	14 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	30 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	2022	2021
Price today (≈)	₹46,500	₹27,900

FAQ

Is Core i9-12900 better than Core i9-12900KF?

Core i9-12900 and Core i9-12900KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i9-12900KF gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i9-12900 or Core i9-12900KF?

Core i9-12900 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i9-12900KF.

Which is better value, Core i9-12900 or Core i9-12900KF?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i9-12900KF gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i9-12900. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.