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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-11900KF and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The Intel Core i9-11900KF is 67% slower and 6% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-12900K
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PRICE£286.66£305.27
CPU MARK2469941214
VALUE86135
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W241W
EFFICIENCY198171
CORES8 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.30 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS35274136
DATEQ2/2021Q4/2021

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 i9-12900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-11900KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 57%.


The Intel Core i9-11900KF is more 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 i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the Intel Core i9-11900KF leads by 14%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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