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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 3725 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 64% better in Starfield than Core i7-2700K - 77 vs 47 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - CA$135.68 vs CA$771.83
- Up to 71% better value when playing Starfield than Core i9-12900F - CA$2.89 vs CA$10.02 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
77
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$10.02/FPS
28%
Price, CA$
CA$771.83
17%
FPS Winner
INTEL Core I9-12900F
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Core i7-2700K
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
47
61%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.89/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$135.68
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-2700K CPU Used 4-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 8M 95W LGA1155
Buy for CA$135.68 on Amazon
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Updated 48 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-2700K
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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