Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-13900K

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

≈13% higher est. score

Intel Core i9-13900K ≈ ₹50,200 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i9-13900K scores about 13% higher than Core i9-12900K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

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Core i9-12900K Core i9-13900K

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i9-12900K

About ₹10,600 cheaper today

Why pick Core i9-13900K

13% higher estimated gaming score
8 more cores (24 vs 16)

Specifications

	Core i9-12900K	Core i9-13900K
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	16	24
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 8E	8P + 16E
Threads	24	32
Boost clock	5.1 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	3.2 GHz	3 GHz
L2 cache	14 MB	32 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	36 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / 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	Intel UHD Graphics
Released	2021	2022-10-20
Price today (≈)	₹39,600	₹50,200

FAQ

Is Core i9-12900K better than Core i9-13900K?

Core i9-13900K scores about 13% higher than Core i9-12900K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, Core i9-12900K or Core i9-13900K?

Both are rated at 125 W.

Which is better value, Core i9-12900K or Core i9-13900K?

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.