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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 9% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-7700K - 238 vs 219 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$304.95 vs CA$477.55
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 91 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1571
61.801730920535014%
Multi-Core
5105
34.30549022243129%
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 91 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i7-7700K
Mass Effect: Andromeda, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
163 FPS
CA$23.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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139 FPS
CA$17.73/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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