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Core i9-12900KS vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i9-12900KS vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 152 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS

  • Performs up to 2% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-12700KF - 194 vs 191 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 24 vs 20 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF

  • Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €262.5 vs €477.22
  • Up to 44% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-12900KS - €1.37 vs €2.46 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


FPS

194

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.46/FPS

55%

Price, €

€477.22

55%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KS Processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box Silber

Buy for 477.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17682 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

191

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.37/FPS

100%

Price, €

€262.5

100%

Value Winner

INTEL Core i7-12700KF 3,6 GHz LGA1700 Tra

Buy for 262.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17682 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


Single-Core

2692

100%

Multi-Core

16223

100%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

93%

Multi-Core

13549

83%

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KS

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-12700KF

Apr 5th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores12
24
Threads20
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
150 WTDP
125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900KS or Core i7-12700KF

Assassin's Creed Valhalla, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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