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Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700K

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

Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

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

Buy for 279.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 62 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 279.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 62 minutes ago

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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 25% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i9-10850K - 143 vs 114 FPS
  • Up to 10% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - €251.49 vs €279.98
  • Up to 28% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i9-10850K - €1.76 vs €2.46 per FPS
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Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


FPS

114

80%

Value, €/FPS

€2.46/FPS

72%

Price, €

€279.98

89%

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

Buy for 279.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 62 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

143

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.76/FPS

100%

Price, €

€251.49

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


Single-Core

1740

69%

Multi-Core

9096

66%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo

Core i9-10850K

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Jul 27th, 2020Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
12
20Threads20
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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