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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-10850K

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-10850K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop-Prozessor, 10 Kerne, bis zu 5,2 GHz, übertaktbar, LGA1200 (Chipsatz der Intel® 400er Reihe), 125 W

Buy for 299 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 599 minutes ago

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Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop-Prozessor, 10 Kerne, bis zu 5,2 GHz, übertaktbar, LGA1200 (Chipsatz der Intel® 400er Reihe), 125 W

Buy for 299 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 599 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 465 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10850K.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 6% better in World of Tanks than Core i9-10850K - 561 vs 530 FPS
  • Up to 16% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - €251.99 vs €299.00
  • Up to 20% better value when playing World of Tanks than Core i9-10850K - €0.45 vs €0.56 per FPS
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World of Tanks

World of Tanks

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

561

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.45/FPS

100%

Price, €

€251.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


FPS

530

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.56/FPS

80%

Price, €

€299

84%

Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop-Prozessor, 10 Kerne, bis zu 5,2 GHz, übertaktbar, LGA1200 (Chipsatz der Intel® 400er Reihe), 125 W

Buy for 299 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 599 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2555

100%

Multi-Core

13791

100%

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


Single-Core

1759

69%

Multi-Core

9038

66%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i9-10850K Logo

Core i9-10850K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJul 27th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores10
20Threads20
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i7-12700K or Core i9-10850K

With selected game settings

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