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Core i7-13700KF vs Core i9-12900KF

Core i7-13700KF vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-13700KF

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-13700KF Desktop-Prozessor 16 Kerne (8 P-cores und 8 E-cores) 30 MB Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 382.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 536 minutes ago

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Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 391.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 535 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-13700KF

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-13700KF Desktop-Prozessor 16 Kerne (8 P-cores und 8 E-cores) 30 MB Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 382.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 536 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 391.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 535 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-13700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-13700KF is 327 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900KF.

Advantages of Core i7-13700KF

  • Performs up to 10% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-12900KF - 574 vs 524 FPS
  • Up to 2% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €382.58 vs €391.81
  • Up to 11% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-12900KF - €0.67 vs €0.75 per FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

574

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.67/FPS

100%

Price, €

€382.58

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-13700KF Desktop-Prozessor 16 Kerne (8 P-cores und 8 E-cores) 30 MB Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 382.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 536 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

524

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.75/FPS

89%

Price, €

€391.81

97%

Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 391.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 535 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2887

100%

Multi-Core

17606

100%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

88%

Multi-Core

14881

85%

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo

Core i7-13700KF

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier32.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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