Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 37% better in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i9-10900K - 164 vs 120 FPS
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - €299.99 vs €425.94
- Up to 48% better value when playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i9-10900K - €1.83 vs €3.55 per FPS
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
164
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.83/FPS
100%
Price, €
€299.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €299.99 on Amazon
In Stock
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |