Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i9-13900K
The Intel Core i9-13900K leads on gaming, scoring 94.3 — about 6% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900K. For AI workloads the Intel Core i9-13900K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The Intel Core i9-13900K comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the Intel Core i9-12900K is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i9-13900K costs around 10% more. For bang for your buck, the Intel Core i9-12900K is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Intel Core i9-13900K is faster, but the Intel Core i9-12900K gives more performance for the money.
| Core i9-12900KIntelLGA1700 | Core i9-13900KIntelLGA1700our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 88.8 | 94.3 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 75.9 | 109.7 ★ |
| AI | 57.1 | 85 ★ |
| VR | 88.8 | 94.3 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 84 ★ | 81 |
| 3D Modelling | 71.8 | 94.2 ★ |
| AI | 54 | 73 ★ |
| VR | 84 ★ | 81 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 117 | 129 ★ |
| Cores | 16 | 24 ★ |
| Threads | 24 | 32 ★ |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.8 GHz ★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 89 | 94 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 27000 | 40000 ★ |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| RRP | €542 | €542 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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