Intel Core i9-12900KS
$509New · 7/16/2026
- Score
- 60.94
- Performance
- 60.94
- Value
- 61.2
Measured Data confidence: 95%
Best Processors: Intel Core 12 in 2026
Compare 34 qualifying models by performance, recorded market price, efficiency and data confidence. This ranking covers Intel Core 12.
1,280Models analyzed34Qualifying modelsSep 14, 2026Data updated
Top picks
Best overall: Intel Core i9-12900KS 60.9 / 100
Intel Core i3-12100F
$95New · 7/16/2026
- Score
- 19.58
- Performance
- 19.58
- Value
- 80.2
Measured Data confidence: 95%
Intel Core i9-12900K
$425New · 7/16/2026
- Score
- 57.09
- Performance
- 57.09
- Value
- 64.8
Measured Data confidence: 95%
Prices in USD: used-market prices for older models or where retail quotes are unreliable; otherwise new hardware. Each price shows its condition and recorded date. Quotes older than 90 days are excluded. These are catalog estimates, not live offers.
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| # | Data confidence | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel Core i9-12900KSMeasured | $509New · 7/16/2026 | 60.94 | 60.94 | 61.2 | 31.6 | 16 | 241 W | 95% |
| 2 | Intel Core i9-12900KMeasured | $425New · 7/16/2026 | 57.09 | 57.09 | 64.8 | 29.6 | 16 | 241 W | 95% |
| 3 | Intel Core i9-12900KFMeasured | $361New · 7/16/2026 | 56.84 | 56.84 | 70.1 | 29.5 | 16 | 241 W | 95% |
| 4 | Intel Core i9-12900FMeasured | $477New · 7/16/2026 | 50.96 | 50.96 | 57.8 | 31.5 | 16 | 202 W | 95% |
| 5 | Intel Core i9-12900TEMeasured | $506MSRP | 48.37 | 48.37 | — | 100.0 | 16 | 35 W | 95% |
| 6 | Intel Core i7-12700KMeasured | $407New · 7/16/2026 | 47.85 | 47.85 | 60.6 | 31.5 | 12 | 190 W | 95% |
| 7 | Intel Core i7-12700KFMeasured | $324New · 7/16/2026 | 47.55 | 47.55 | 67.7 | 31.3 | 12 | 190 W | 95% |
| 8 | Intel Core i9-12900Measured | $520New · 7/16/2026 | 47.38 | 47.38 | 53.4 | 29.3 | 16 | 202 W | 95% |
| 9 | Intel Core i7-12700Measured | $382New · 7/16/2026 | 42.60 | 42.60 | 59.0 | 29.6 | 12 | 180 W | 95% |
| 10 | Intel Core i7-12700FMeasured | $256New · 7/16/2026 | 42.49 | 42.49 | 72.0 | 29.5 | 12 | 180 W | 95% |
| 11 | Intel Core i9-12900TMeasured | $446MSRP | 41.83 | 41.83 | — | 49.3 | 16 | 106 W | 95% |
| 12 | Intel Core i7-12700EMeasured | $402MSRP | 40.41 | 40.41 | — | 28.1 | 12 | 180 W | 95% |
| 13 | Intel Core i5-12600KMeasured | $253New · 7/16/2026 | 38.32 | 38.32 | 68.8 | 31.9 | 10 | 150 W | 95% |
| 14 | Intel Core i5-12600KFMeasured | $212New · 7/16/2026 | 37.85 | 37.85 | 74.7 | 31.5 | 10 | 150 W | 95% |
| 15 | Intel Core i9-12900EMeasured | $409MSRP | 35.77 | 35.77 | — | 22.1 | 16 | 202 W | 95% |
| 16 | Intel Core i7-12700TMeasured | $439MSRP | 30.50 | 30.50 | — | 38.5 | 12 | 99 W | 95% |
| 17 | Intel Core i5-12600Measured | $277New · 7/16/2026 | 29.41 | 29.41 | 57.6 | 31.4 | 6 | 117 W | 95% |
| 18 | Intel Core i5-12490FMeasured | $174MSRP | 28.38 | 28.38 | — | 30.3 | 6 | 117 W | 95% |
| 19 | Intel Core i5-12500Measured | $279New · 7/16/2026 | 27.57 | 27.57 | 55.6 | 29.5 | 6 | 117 W | 95% |
| 20 | Intel Core i5-12400FMeasured | $160New · 7/16/2026 | 26.99 | 26.99 | 72.6 | 28.8 | 6 | 117 W | 95% |
| 21 | Intel Core i5-12400Measured | $245New · 7/16/2026 | 26.83 | 26.83 | 58.5 | 28.7 | 6 | 117 W | 95% |
| 22 | Intel Core i5-12500EMeasured | $409MSRP | 25.45 | 25.45 | — | 27.2 | 6 | 117 W | 95% |
| 23 | Intel Core i5-12600TMeasured | $462MSRP | 24.22 | 24.22 | — | 40.9 | 6 | 74 W | 95% |
| 24 | Intel Core i7-12700TEMeasured | $344New · 9/6/2026 | 23.23 | 23.23 | 45.9 | 29.3 | 12 | 99 W | 95% |
| 25 | Intel Core i5-12500TMeasured | $446MSRP | 22.93 | 22.93 | — | 38.7 | 6 | 74 W | 95% |
| 26 | Intel Core i5-12400TMeasured | $432MSRP | 22.43 | 22.43 | — | 37.9 | 6 | 74 W | 95% |
| 27 | Intel Core i5-12500TEMeasured | $439MSRP | 21.03 | 21.03 | — | 35.5 | 6 | 74 W | 95% |
| 28 | Intel Core i3-12300Measured | $143MSRP | 20.31 | 20.31 | — | 28.5 | 4 | 89 W | 95% |
| 29 | Intel Core i3-12100EMeasured | $416MSRP | 19.66 | 19.66 | — | 27.6 | 4 | 89 W | 95% |
| 30 | Intel Core i3-12100FMeasured | $95New · 7/16/2026 | 19.58 | 19.58 | 80.2 | 27.5 | 4 | 89 W | 95% |
| 31 | Intel Core i3-12100Measured | $187New · 7/16/2026 | 18.64 | 18.64 | 55.8 | 26.2 | 4 | 89 W | 95% |
| 32 | Intel Core i3-12300TMeasured | $439MSRP | 18.28 | 18.28 | — | 33.1 | 4 | 69 W | 95% |
| 33 | Intel Core i3-12100TEMeasured | $125New · 9/6/2026 | 17.88 | 17.88 | 66.9 | 32.4 | 4 | 69 W | 95% |
| 34 | Intel Core i3-12100TMeasured | $432MSRP | 17.49 | 17.49 | — | 31.7 | 4 | 69 W | 95% |
Model / Performance
Qualifying models: 34 / 34
How we rank
Scores use a centrally versioned formula. Buying Score weights: performance 40%, value 30%, efficiency 10%, capacity 10%, documented features 5%, data confidence 5%. Missing inputs contribute zero; weights are not redistributed. CPU capacity means physical cores. Estimated results are labelled.
- Value
- 100 × √((Performance / USD) / 0.32)
- Efficiency
- 100 × (Performance / W) / 0.80
- Features
- Data coverage 0–100
H2H ranking v1
What should I check before upgrading?
Check the actual workload, power supply, case clearance and platform compatibility before buying. More VRAM or cores alone does not guarantee higher performance. CPU upgrades may require a BIOS update and compatible memory.
What the data shows
- Median price
- $279
- Average performance
- 33.4
- Score gap: first vs third
- 4.1
Frequently asked questions
Are these current market prices?
Prices in USD: used-market prices for older models or where retail quotes are unreliable; otherwise new hardware. Each price shows its condition and recorded date. Quotes older than 90 days are excluded. These are catalog estimates, not live offers.
How is the score calculated?
Scores use a centrally versioned formula. Buying Score weights: performance 40%, value 30%, efficiency 10%, capacity 10%, documented features 5%, data confidence 5%. Missing inputs contribute zero; weights are not redistributed. CPU capacity means physical cores. Estimated results are labelled.
What should I check before upgrading?
Check the actual workload, power supply, case clearance and platform compatibility before buying. More VRAM or cores alone does not guarantee higher performance. CPU upgrades may require a BIOS update and compatible memory.