The Core i7-4860HQ is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4860HQ
- Consumes up to 62% less energy – 47 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i9-12900KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4860HQ
Feb 1st, 2014
Average FPS
179
84%
Min 1% FPS
119
86%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€251.34
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.18/FPS
100%
Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i9-12900KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4860HQ
Feb 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4860HQ | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $564.00 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Crystal Well | Codename | Alder Lake |
47 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
