Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2984 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 17% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-4960X - 538 vs 459 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4960X - 24 vs 12 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
538
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
100%
Price, €
€243.2
100%
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4960X | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
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Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |