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Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-10900KF

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

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for 212.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 329 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 263.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 329 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for 212.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 329 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 263.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 329 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900KF 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 i9-10900KF.

Advantages of Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 3% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i9-10900KF - 212 vs 205 FPS
  • Up to 19% cheaper than Core i9-10900KF - $212.59 vs $263.58
  • Up to 22% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Core i9-10900KF - $1.00 vs $1.29 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
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The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

212

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.00/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 329 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

205

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.29/FPS

78%

Price, €

€263.58

80%

Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 263.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 329 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2402

100%

Multi-Core

11831

100%

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1768

74%

Multi-Core

9028

76%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Core i7-12700F

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Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo

Core i9-10900KF

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
3.7 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
21.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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

With selected game settings

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