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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900K.
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Up to 11% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $230.09 vs $259.70
- Up to 9% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i7-13700K - $1.25 vs $1.37 per FPS
Advantages of Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 3% better in No Man's Sky than Core i9-12900K - 210 vs 204 FPS
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
204
97%
Value, €/FPS
€1.25/FPS
100%
Price, €
€255.4
100%
Value Winner
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 42 minutes ago
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
210
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
91%
Price, €
€288.27
88%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
Buy for €288.27 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 42 minutes ago
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900K | vs | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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