The Core i9-12900K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-13700KF, it's also the same value for money, as it's only $18.80 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- Up to 6% cheaper – $278.33 vs $297.13
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-13700KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-13700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
97%
Min 1% FPS
140
97%
Price, €
€278.33
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.3/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
219
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, €
€297.13
93%
Value, €/FPS
€1.35/FPS
96%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-13700KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-13700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-13700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-13700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
