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Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F vs Intel Core i9-12900KF: Comparison
Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F and Intel Core i9-12900KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F 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 memory channels.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core i9 | Core |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 10900F | i9-12900KF |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2022 |
| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1200 | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Mature |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB-82% | 14 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB-33% | 30 MB |
| Base Power | 65 W | 125 W |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16-20% | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | $439 | 564 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core | Alder Lake |
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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