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Core i7-14700F vs Core i9-12900KS

Core i7-14700F vs Core i9-12900KS: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

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Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$463.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74427 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900KS

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KS Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores Up to 5.5 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 150W Processor Base Power

Buy for CA$619.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74428 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$463.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74427 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900KS

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KS Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores Up to 5.5 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 150W Processor Base Power

Buy for CA$619.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74428 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900KS on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-14700F is 643 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900KS.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700F

  • Performs up to 1% better in Starfield than Core i9-12900KS - 81 vs 80 FPS
  • Up to 25% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - CA$463.99 vs CA$619.35

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700F doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Starfield.
Starfield

Starfield

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

81

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$463.99

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$463.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74427 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


FPS

80

98.76543209876543%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$619.35

74%

Intel Core i9-12900KS Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores Up to 5.5 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 150W Processor Base Power

Buy for CA$619.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74428 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2775

100%

Multi-Core

17332

100%

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


Single-Core

2692

97.009009009009%

Multi-Core

16223

93.6014308792984%

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo

Intel Core i7-14700F

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Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KS

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateApr 5th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
20
Cores16
28
Threads24
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
Not AvailableTDP150 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
21.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i7-14700F or Core i9-12900KS

Starfield, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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