Intel Core i9-12900K vs. Core i9-12900T - Key Differences?

Started by Sambalduky58 on May 15, 2024

CPU INTEL 12900K 12900T

Any advice on choosing the best CPU for my new build? I'm trying to decide between the Intel Core i9-12900K and the Core i9-12900T.

Solved by unvanquish3d in post #2
Both of those are great CPUs, but they have some differences that might help you make your decision. The main difference is in their core count and base frequency. The Core i9-12900K has 16 cores with a base P-Core frequency of 3.20 GHz, while the Core i9-12900T also has 16 cores but with a lower base P-Core frequency of 1.40 GHz. If you need more power for demanding tasks or plan to overclock, I'd recommend the Core i9-12900K. However, if you're looking for better energy efficiency and don't mind the lower base frequency, then the Core i9-12900T might be a better choice. Check out this TechReviewer article Intel Core i9-12900K vs. Intel Core i9-12900T for more detailed comparisons between these two CPUs.

Both of those are great CPUs, but they have some differences that might help you make your decision. The main difference is in their core count and base frequency. The Core i9-12900K has 16 cores with a base P-Core frequency of 3.20 GHz, while the Core i9-12900T also has 16 cores but with a lower base P-Core frequency of 1.40 GHz. If you need more power for demanding tasks or plan to overclock, I'd recommend the Core i9-12900K. However, if you're looking for better energy efficiency and don't mind the lower base frequency, then the Core i9-12900T might be a better choice. Check out this TechReviewer article Intel Core i9-12900K vs. Intel Core i9-12900T for more detailed comparisons between these two CPUs.

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@unvanquish3d. I wasn't aware of these differences! So is it safe to say that if I'm mainly going to use my PC for gaming and streaming, the Core i9-12900K would be a better choice?

@pieceXpiece, yes, the Core i9-12900K could provide you with better performance for those tasks. Plus, its higher base frequency might help during intense gaming sessions.

Great, thanks @unvanquish3d and @pieceXpiece. So it seems like the Core i9-12900K is the way to go for me. But I'm a bit worried about the heat generated by such a powerful CPU. Will that be an issue?

I had the same concern when I was building my PC, @Sambalduky58. Both CPUs generate quite a bit of heat, but you can always get a high-quality liquid cooler or an air cooler to handle it.

@Starshin3 That's good to know. I'll look into those options then. Thanks for the advice!

One more thing to consider is overclocking potential. The Core i9-12900K supports overclocking, while the Core i9-12900T does not. If you think you might want to push your CPU a bit further in the future, the 12900K would be the better option. Just make sure you have a good cooling solution.

@unvanquish3d That's really helpful information. I'll definitely keep that in mind while making my final decision. Thanks for all the advice!