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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1592 days newer than Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 4% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-7740X - 173 vs 166 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 112 vs 125 Watts
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
173
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.37/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$409.95
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 112 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i7-7740X
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
117 FPS
CA$20.51/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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173 FPS
CA$39.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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116 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Out of Stock
98 FPS
CA$31.33/FPS
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 512 GB SSD + 8 TB HDD
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124 FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 512 GB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
106 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
101 FPS
CA$21.78/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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83 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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Out of Stock
83 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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Out of Stock
83 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, 4 TB SSD + 12 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
83 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 4 TB SSD + 10 TB HDD
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73 FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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83 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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