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Intel Core i9-12900F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF: Comparison
Intel Core i9-12900F and Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i9-12900F at 14 MB, Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF at 36 MB, 61% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. PCIe Lanes splits them by another 17%, again favouring Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. They match on 11 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and igpu.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Arrow Lake-S |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | None | None |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1851 |
| Socket Status | Mature | Current |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 | 12 |
| SMT Enabled | true | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| E-Core Base Clock | 1.8 | 3.3 |
| E-Core Boost Clock | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | false | true |
| L2 Cache | 14 MB-61% | 36 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Base Power | 65 W | 125 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 202 | 250 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 or DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 | 6400 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 256 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20-17% | 24 |
| Launch MSRP | 464 | 379 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Cores | 16 | 20 |
| Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Arrow Lake-S |
Verdict
Intel Core i9-12900F
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-12900F is a graphics-less desktop chip, a good value pick for builds already using a discrete GPU.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is a flagship unlocked desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for overclocking enthusiasts.