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Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-860

Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-860: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor-BX8071512900K

Buy for 427 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1617 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
CHYYAC Intel Core I7-860 I7 860 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Acht-Thread-CPU-Prozessor 8M 95W LGA 1156

Buy for 45.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1617 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor-BX8071512900K

Buy for 427 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1617 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
CHYYAC Intel Core I7-860 I7 860 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Acht-Thread-CPU-Prozessor 8M 95W LGA 1156

Buy for 45.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1617 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-860 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 4440 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-860.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 17% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-860 - 300 vs 256 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-860 - 24 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-860

  • Up to 89% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €45.78 vs €427.0
  • Up to 87% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-12900K - €0.18 vs €1.42 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

300

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.42/FPS

12%

Price, €

€427

10%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K 12. Generation Alder Lake 16-Core 3,2 GHz LGA 1700 Prozessor-BX8071512900K

Buy for 427 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1617 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

256

85%

Value, €/FPS

€0.18/FPS

100%

Price, €

€45.78

100%

Value Winner

CHYYAC Intel Core I7-860 I7 860 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Acht-Thread-CPU-Prozessor 8M 95W LGA 1156

Buy for 45.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1617 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

446

17%

Multi-Core

1463

9%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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Intel Core i7-860 Logo

Intel Core i7-860

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads8
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size45 nm
32.0x
Multiplier21.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i7-860

Apex Legends, 1920 x 1080, High

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