Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF and the cheaper Core i7-12700K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 0% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-12700K - 252 vs 251 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 24 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €251.49 vs €391.81
- Up to 35% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i9-12900KF - €1.00 vs €1.55 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
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FPS
251
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1/FPS
100%
Price, €
€251.49
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900KF | vs | Core i7-12700K |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |