Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 4013 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 14% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-2600K - 299 vs 262 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
