The Core i7-12700KF is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i9-12900, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's €238.91 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 50% cheaper – €242.00 vs €480.91
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-12900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€242
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.15/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€480.91
50%
Value, €/FPS
€2.29/FPS
50%
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-12900 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-12900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-12900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
25 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$384.00 | MSRP | $519.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 12 | Cores | 16 |
| 20 | Threads | 24 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| 25 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
