The Core i9-10850K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700F, it's also a worse value for money, as it's $80.20 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10850K
- Up to 27% cheaper than the Core i9-10850K – $212.59 vs $292.79
- A better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i9-10850K
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than the Core i9-10850K – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
193
93%
Min 1% FPS
128
94%
Price, €
€292.79
72%
Value, €/FPS
€1.52/FPS
68%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€212.59
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.03/FPS
100%
Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700F 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 i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
83%
L3 Cache
20 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
58%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jul 27th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $324.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 12 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
