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Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF: Comparison

Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900 and Intel Core i9-12900KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900 at 2.5 MB, Intel Core i9-12900KF at 14 MB, 82% in favour of Intel Core i9-12900KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 33%, again favouring Intel Core i9-12900KF. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and socket status.

10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900
IntelIntel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900
Intel Core i9-12900KF
IntelIntel Core i9-12900KF

Specs

Specification
10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900
Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Product LineCore i9Core
Form FactorDesktopDesktop
Model Number10900i9-12900KF
CodenameComet LakeAlder Lake
Release Year20202022
TDP65 W125 W
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630None
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
SocketLGA 1200LGA 1700
Socket StatusMatureMature
Process Node14 nm10 nm
Performance Cores108
Efficiency Cores08
SMT EnabledYestrue
P-Core Base Clock2.8 GHz3.2
P-Core Boost Clock5.2 GHz5.2
Unlocked MultiplierNotrue
L2 Cache2.5 MB-82%14 MB
L3 Cache20 MB-33%30 MB
Base Power65 W125 W
Max Turbo Power224W241
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5 or DDR4
Memory Channels22
Integrated GraphicsYesNo
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes16-20%20
Launch MSRP439564
Retail AvailabilityRetailBoxed Retail
ArchitectureComet Lake, 10th Gen Intel CoreAlder Lake
Cores1016
Threads2024

Verdict

Intel Core i9-12900KF

7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core i9-12900KF is an unlocked, GPU-less chip aimed at enthusiasts already running a discrete graphics card.

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