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Core i7-14700F vs Core i9-12900K

Core i7-14700F vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for 243.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

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Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 255.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for 243.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 255.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-14700F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-14700F is 795 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900K.

Advantages of Core i7-14700F

  • Performs up to 1% better in Valheim than Core i9-12900K - 227 vs 224 FPS
  • Up to 5% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $219.13 vs $230.09
  • Up to 6% better value when playing Valheim than Core i9-12900K - $1.07 vs $1.14 per FPS

Advantages of Core i9-12900K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

227

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.07/FPS

100%

Price, €

€243.23

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for 243.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

224

99%

Value, €/FPS

€1.14/FPS

94%

Price, €

€255.4

95%

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 255.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2775

100%

Multi-Core

17332

100%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

94%

Multi-Core

15445

89%

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo

Core i7-14700F

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Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
20
Cores16
28
Threads24
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
21.0xMultiplier
32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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