The Core i9-12900 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-10700KF, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$248.17 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-10700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-10700KF
- Up to 41% cheaper – CA$360.48 vs CA$608.65
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-10700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$608.65
59%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.89/FPS
64%
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
92%
Min 1% FPS
127
92%
Price, CA$
CA$360.48
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.86/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-10700KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-10700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-10700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
63%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
