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Core i9-12900E vs Core i7-12700K

Core i9-12900E vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP $494

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Availability

MSRP $409

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i9-12900E on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 61 days older than Core i9-12900E.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-12900E - 298 vs 286 FPS
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900E Logo
Core i9-12900E

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

286

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

298

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900E Logo
Core i9-12900E

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900E Logo
Core i9-12900E

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1641

65%

Multi-Core

9644

70%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i9-12900E Logo

Core i9-12900E

vs
Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores12
24
Threads20
2.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
23.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i9-12900E or Core i7-12700K

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