Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7700T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700T
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$253.92 vs CA$429.0
- Up to 36% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-12900K - CA$1.49 vs CA$2.33 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 8% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-7700T - 184 vs 170 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700T - 24 vs 8 threads
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
170
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.49/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$253.92
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$253.92 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7333 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
184
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.33/FPS
63%
Price, CA$
CA$429
59%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$429 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7332 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700T | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |