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Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-10900

Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-10900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 212.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-10900

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900 (Base Clock: 2.80GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box BX8070110900

Buy for 389.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 356 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 212.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-10900

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900 (Base Clock: 2.80GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box BX8070110900

Buy for 389.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 356 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700F is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900.

Advantages of Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i9-10900 - 187 vs 184 FPS
  • Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-10900 - $212.59 vs $389.18
  • Up to 46% better value when playing Stray than Core i9-10900 - $1.14 vs $2.12 per FPS

Advantages of Core i9-10900

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

187

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.14/FPS

100%

Price, €

€212.59

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 212.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358 minutes ago

Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

184

98%

Value, €/FPS

€2.12/FPS

54%

Price, €

€389.18

54%

Intel Core i9-10900 (Base Clock: 2.80GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box BX8070110900

Buy for 389.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 356 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2402

100%

Multi-Core

11831

100%

Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1726

72%

Multi-Core

8423

71%

Core i7-12700F

vs

Core i9-10900

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores10
20Threads20
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
2.8 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
21.0xMultiplier
28.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i7-12700F or Core i9-10900

With selected game settings

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