Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i9-12900KF vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T

Intel Core Ultra 5 225T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is about 2.4% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 225T is 45.9% lower
Gaming differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 225T is 2.4% higher
Value differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 225T is 89.2% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core Ultra 5 225T 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

Intel Core i9-12900KF is about 44.6% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a 127 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

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

MetricIntel Core i9-12900KFIntel Core Ultra 5 225T
Current used price$231.99$125.48
Current new price$305$734.26
Relative gaming performance6162
Gaming performance per dollar0.2630.498
Cinebench R23 multi27,37715,171
Cinebench R23 single1,9972,075
Cores / threads16 / 2410 / 10
Socket--
TDP241 W114 W
Release year20212025
Qualified sales155
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