Core i9-12900F

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-12900F

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i9-12900F based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

7,053 Rank: 63
Rank Name Score Visual
59 Core i9-13900HX 7,079
+0.4%
60 Xeon w7-2475X 7,070
+0.2%
61 Ryzen 7 7700X 7,062
+0.1%
62 Core Ultra 9 285H 7,061
+0.1%
63 Core i9-12900F 7,053
64 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 7,044
-0.1%
65 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 7,023
-0.4%
66 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 6,971
-1.2%
67 Ryzen 7 7700 6,960
-1.3%
68 Xeon w7-2495X 6,954
-1.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-12900F based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,718 Rank: 126
Rank Name Score Visual
122 Core i9-9940X 6,781
+0.9%
123 Core Ultra 9 285H 6,778
+0.9%
124 Core i9-10920X 6,741
+0.3%
125 Xeon Gold 6426Y 6,725
+0.1%
126 Core i9-12900F 6,718
127 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 6,715
+-0%
128 Xeon E5-4669 v4 6,713
-0.1%
129 Xeon E5-2658 v4 6,711
-0.1%
130 Xeon Gold 6212U 6,706
-0.2%
131 Ryzen 7 7700 6,704
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-12900F based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,277 Rank: 51
Rank Name Score Visual
47 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 7,330
+0.7%
48 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 7,313
+0.5%
49 Ryzen AI Max 390 7,308
+0.4%
50 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 7,303
+0.4%
51 Core i9-12900F 7,277
52 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 7,274
+-0%
53 Core i5-13600K 7,261
-0.2%
54 Core i9-13900HX 7,253
-0.3%
55 Core Ultra 9 285H 7,250
-0.4%
56 Ryzen 7 7700X 7,243
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i9-12900F based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,809 Rank: 128
Rank Name Score Visual
124 Ryzen 9 3950X 5,830
+0.4%
125 Xeon w5-3425 5,830
+0.4%
126 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,826
+0.3%
127 Core i5-13600K 5,814
+0.1%
128 Core i9-12900F 5,809
129 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,807
+-0%
130 Core i9-12900 5,766
-0.7%
131 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,758
-0.9%
132 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,749
-1%
133 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,715
-1.6%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-12900F based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,811 Rank: 135
Rank Name Score Visual
131 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,853
+0.7%
132 EPYC 7351P 5,852
+0.7%
133 Xeon Gold 6254 5,837
+0.4%
134 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,817
+0.1%
135 Core i9-12900F 5,811
136 Xeon W-3245 5,803
-0.1%
137 Xeon w5-2455X 5,799
-0.2%
138 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 5,786
-0.4%
139 Ryzen 7 7700X 5,785
-0.4%
140 Xeon Platinum 8160 5,782
-0.5%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-12900F based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,607 Rank: 161
Rank Name Score Visual
157 EPYC 7371 5,629
+0.4%
158 Ryzen 9 3900X 5,617
+0.2%
159 EPYC 7262 5,612
+0.1%
160 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,607
+0%
161 Core i9-12900F 5,607
162 Xeon Silver 4410Y 5,601
-0.1%
163 Ryzen 9 3900XT 5,595
-0.2%
164 Xeon Silver 4314 5,586
-0.4%
165 Xeon W-2191B 5,582
-0.4%
166 Ryzen 7 7745HX 5,581
-0.5%

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Core i9-12900F Details

The Intel Core i9-12900F stands out in the desktop processor landscape by delivering a powerful blend of high single-core performance and strong multicore capabilities, all while operating at a modest 65 W TDP. Launched in early 2022 as part of Intel's Alder Lake-S architecture, this processor targets enthusiasts and professionals who demand top-tier performance without the need for integrated graphics, making it a compelling choice for systems built around discrete GPUs. Its absence of an integrated GPU is a defining feature, distinguishing it from its F-series counterparts and enabling a leaner design focused purely on computational power.

At its core, the i9-12900F leverages a hybrid architecture with 16 cores—8 performance (P-cores) and 8 efficiency (E-cores)—and 24 threads thanks to Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology. It features a base clock of 2.4 GHz and can boost up to 5.1 GHz, a significant improvement over previous generations, enabling it to handle demanding workloads with remarkable speed. The processor is built on a 10 nm process node and is packaged in the LGA 1700 socket, ensuring compatibility with modern Z690, Z790, and other compatible motherboards. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a maximum rated speed of 4800 MT/s, and includes a PCIe 5.0 interface for future-proof connectivity.

The i9-12900F's cache hierarchy plays a crucial role in its performance, featuring 76.8 MiB of L1 cache, 1.192 MiB of L2 cache, and a massive 28.61 MiB of L3 cache, allowing for rapid data access and efficient multitasking. With a TDP of just 65 W, it maintains excellent power efficiency for a high-end desktop CPU, making it suitable for compact builds and systems where thermal management is a priority. The processor also supports advanced features such as AVX2, AVX-512, Intel Virtualization Technology, and ECC memory, which are essential for virtualization, scientific computing, and mission-critical applications.

In benchmark testing, the i9-12900F achieves an Overall Score of 7053, placing it at #63 among 2060 processors, a strong showing in the desktop segment. Its Singlecore Score of 7277 ranks it #51, demonstrating its elite single-threaded performance, which is critical for gaming and productivity applications. The Multicore Score of 6718 places it at #126, highlighting its ability to scale across multiple threads in content creation and rendering tasks. While it trails behind some newer processors like the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen Threadripper models, it remains competitive with other high-end desktop CPUs such as the Core i9-13900K and Ryzen 7 7700X.

As of March 2026, the Core i9-12900F remains a solid option for users seeking high performance without the overhead of integrated graphics. Its balanced performance across single-core and multicore workloads, combined with its efficiency and feature set, makes it ideal for power users, streamers, and professionals in fields such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. Though newer generations have emerged, the i9-12900F continues to hold its ground as a versatile and powerful desktop processor.
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Intel Core i9-12900F

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-12900F
Cores: 16
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (unlocked)
Core Name: Alder Lake-S
Socket: Socket 1700
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.192 MiB
L3 Cache: 28.610 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4, DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Die Area: 215 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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