The Core i9-12900KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $76.89 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700
- Up to 31% cheaper – $174.45 vs $251.34
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 7 1700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€251.34
69%
Value, €/FPS
€1.18/FPS
83%
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Average FPS
178
84%
Min 1% FPS
119
86%
Price, €
€174.45
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.98/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 7 1700 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 i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 7 1700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 7 1700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
71%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
