The Core i9-12900 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$247.42 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- Up to 40% cheaper – CA$365.00 vs CA$612.42
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-9700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$612.42
59%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.91/FPS
65%
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
91%
Min 1% FPS
127
92%
Price, CA$
CA$365
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.9/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i7-9700K 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
67%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | $385.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
