Head-to-head used CPU value

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

Intel Core i9-12900KF currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i9-12900KF is 17.1% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i9-12900KF is 20.7% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i9-12900KF currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

The tracked multi-core scores are effectively tied or incomplete. Compare core counts and application-specific benchmarks for productivity builds.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i9-12900KIntel Core i9-12900KF
Current used price$279.99$231.99
Current new price$429.99$305
Relative gaming performance6161
Gaming performance per dollar0.2180.263
Cinebench R23 multi27,37927,377
Cinebench R23 single1,9971,997
Cores / threads16 / 2416 / 24
Socket--
TDP241 W241 W
Release year20212021
Qualified sales715
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