Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-1260U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 111 days older than Core i7-1260U.
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 11% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-1260U - 205 vs 185 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-1260U - 24 vs 12 threads
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i7-1260U
Mobile • Feb 23rd, 2022
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-1260U | vs | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1781 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 24 |
| 1.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 11.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Iris Xe 96EU | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
