Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 61 days older than the cheaper Core i7-12700F.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$339.0 vs CA$409.0
- Up to 14% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Core i9-12900K - CA$0.74 vs CA$0.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 3% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-12700F - 474 vs 461 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700F - 24 vs 20 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
461
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.74/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$339
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$339 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13381 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
474
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.86/FPS
86%
Price, CA$
CA$409
82%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$409 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13381 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700F | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |