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Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-14700KF

Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-14700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor -BX8071512900K

Buy for 467.41 on Amazon

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Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor -BX8071512900K

Buy for 467.41 on Amazon

In Stock

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-14700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-14700KF is 712 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900K.

Advantages of Core i9-12900K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-14700KF

  • Performs up to 0% better in Control than Core i9-12900K - 208 vs 207 FPS
  • Up to 20% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €374.09 vs €467.41
  • Up to 20% better value when playing Control than Core i9-12900K - €1.80 vs €2.26 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900K - 28 vs 24 threads
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Control

Control

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

207

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.26/FPS

80%

Price, €

€467.41

80%

Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor -BX8071512900K

Buy for 467.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 331 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

208

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€374.09

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core™ i7-14700KF Computerprozessor

Buy for 374.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 333 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

88%

Multi-Core

15445

80%

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2975

100%

Multi-Core

19234

100%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

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Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo

Core i7-14700KF

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores
20
24Threads
28
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.6 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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