The Core i7-12700E is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10900X and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $31.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700E
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-10900X
- Up to 6% cheaper – $509.01 vs $540.50
Core i7-12700E vs Core i9-10900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700E
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
197
100%
Min 1% FPS
130
100%
Price, €
€540.5
94%
Value, €/FPS
€2.74/FPS
97%
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
190
96%
Min 1% FPS
125
96%
Price, €
€509.01
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.67/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700E vs Core i9-10900X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700E vs Core i9-10900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700E vs Core i9-10900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700E
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
57%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
10-core
83%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
77%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700E | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $344.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Cascade Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 10 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
