Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1112 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 15% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i9-9900X - 166 vs 144 FPS
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-9900X - €251.82 vs €711.79
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Single-Core
1488
58.790991702884234%
Multi-Core
9516
69.49028771724844%
Intel Core i9-9900X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |