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Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$565.57 on Amazon

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Updated 45 minutes ago

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Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$279 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$565.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$279 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 465 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10850K.

Advantages of Core i9-10850K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 1% better in Control than Core i9-10850K - 206 vs 203 FPS
  • Up to 51% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - CA$279.00 vs CA$565.57
  • Up to 52% better value when playing Control than Core i9-10850K - CA$1.35 vs CA$2.79 per FPS
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Control

Control

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


FPS

203

99%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.79/FPS

48%

Price, CA$

CA$565.57

49%

Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$565.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

206

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.35/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$279

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$279 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


Single-Core

1740

69%

Multi-Core

9096

67%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo

Core i9-10850K

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

Jul 27th, 2020Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
12
20Threads20
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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