Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900 outperforms Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900 is 1653 days newer than Core i9-7900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Performs up to 7% better in World of Tanks than Core i9-7900X - 572 vs 534 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900 | vs | Intel Core i9-7900X |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |