Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K and the cheaper Core i7-12700K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €299.99 vs €427.0
- Up to 29% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-12900K - €1.61 vs €2.27 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-12700K - 188 vs 186 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 24 vs 20 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
186
98%
Value, €/FPS
€1.61/FPS
100%
Price, €
€299.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €299.99 on Amazon
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Buy for €427 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |