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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF and Core i7-12700K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 1% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-12700K - 258 vs 255 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 24 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
258
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.54/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$398.45
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900KF | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i7-12700K
With selected game settings
131 FPS
CA$19.47/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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147 FPS
CA$25.9/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$13.28/FPS
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Core i7-12700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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