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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-13700K

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

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 333 minutes ago

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Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop-Prozessor, 16 Kerne (8 P-Kerne und 8 E-Kerne) 30 M Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 392.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 334 minutes ago

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 333 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop-Prozessor, 16 Kerne (8 P-Kerne und 8 E-Kerne) 30 M Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 392.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 334 minutes ago

Key Differences

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

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Up to 0% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - €391.81 vs €392.14

Advantages of Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Elden Ring than Core i9-12900KF - 138 vs 134 FPS
  • Up to 3% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-12900KF - €2.84 vs €2.92 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

134

97%

Value, €/FPS

€2.92/FPS

97%

Price, €

€391.81

100%

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

Buy for 391.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 333 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

138

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.84/FPS

100%

Price, €

€392.14

99%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop-Prozessor, 16 Kerne (8 P-Kerne und 8 E-Kerne) 30 M Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 392.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 334 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

90%

Multi-Core

14881

84%

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Core i7-13700K

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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