Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1403 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 22% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-8700 - 255 vs 209 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700 - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$328.88 vs CA$409.0
- Up to 2% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i9-12900K - CA$1.57 vs CA$1.6 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
255
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.6/FPS
98%
Price, CA$
CA$409
80%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$409 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6110 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
FPS
209
81%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.57/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$328.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$328.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6111 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |