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Core i9-10900X vs Core i7-12700K

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

Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for 509.01 on Amazon

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Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

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Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for 509.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8 minutes ago

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Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 747 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900X.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-10900X - 183 vs 173 FPS
  • Up to 63% cheaper than Core i9-10900X - $168.01 vs $458.57
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-10900X - $1.02 vs $2.94 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900X - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

173

95%

Value, €/FPS

€2.94/FPS

35%

Price, €

€509.01

36%

Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for 509.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

183

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.02/FPS

100%

Price, €

€186.49

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1576

62%

Multi-Core

9371

68%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

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Core i9-10900X

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Core i7-12700K

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionCore i7
Cascade LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
20Threads20
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
165 WTDP
14 nmProcess Size
Multiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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