Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Core i9-12900F

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-11900KF and Intel Core i9-12900F CPUs. The Intel Core i9-11900KF is 45% slower and 21% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-12900F
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PRICE£286.66£345.68
CPU MARK2469935894
VALUE86104
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY198552
CORES8 x 3.50 GHz8 x 2.40 GHz
TURBO5.30 GHz5.10 GHz
THREADS35274017
DATEQ2/2021Q1/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

Is Intel Core i9-11900KF better than Intel Core i9-12900F?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-11900KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900F by 21%.


The Intel Core i9-11900KF is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 24699. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 198. The Intel Core i9-12900F efficiency score is 552. So, the Intel Core i9-12900F leads by 179%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.