Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-12900KF

Intel Core i9-12900K ≈ ₹39,600 today · 2021 Buy now

Intel Core i9-12900KF ≈ ₹28,100 today · 2021 Buy now

Verdict: Core i9-12900K and Core i9-12900KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i9-12900K Core i9-12900KF

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Why pick Core i9-12900K

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Core i9-12900KF

About ₹11,500 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i9-12900K	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	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
L2 cache	14 MB	14 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	30 MB
TDP (rated)	125 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	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	2021	2021
Price today (≈)	₹39,600	₹28,100

FAQ

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

Core i9-12900K and Core i9-12900KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

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

Both are rated at 125 W.

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

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.