Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3952 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 38% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-2600K - 130 vs 94 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$210.49 vs CA$499.99
- Up to 42% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i9-12900K - CA$2.24 vs CA$3.85 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
130
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.85/FPS
58%
Price, CA$
CA$499.99
42%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$499.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 123 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
94
72%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.24/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$210.49
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$210.49 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 123 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 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 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |