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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1525 days newer than Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 34% better in Dirt 5 than Core i9-7940X - 239 vs 179 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 28 vs 24 threads
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
239
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.66/FPS
100%
Price, €
€397.48
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 14 |
| 24 | Threads | 28 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i9-7940X
Dirt 5, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
166 FPS
€10.39/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,724.9
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189 FPS
€8.73/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€1,649.67
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166 FPS
€10.84/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,799.9
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239 FPS
€13.6/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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€3,249.9
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166 FPS
€11.45/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
64 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,899.9
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189 FPS
€10.56/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,994.9
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166 FPS
€11.35/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,884.9
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143 FPS
€10.83/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,549
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211 FPS
€10.71/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€2,259
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181 FPS
€9.86/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,784.9
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