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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-14900F

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-14900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel 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 168.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900F

2.0 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz

Buy for 416.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 237 minutes ago

Intel 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 168.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900F

2.0 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz

Buy for 416.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 237 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900F is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-14900F - $151.64 vs $375.08
  • Up to 60% better value when playing Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i9-14900F - $0.7 vs $1.73 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900F

  • Performs up to 0% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i7-12700K - 241 vs 240 FPS
This is a free version of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

240

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.7/FPS

100%

Price, €

€168.32

100%

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 168.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

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Core i9-14900F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

241

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.73/FPS

40%

Price, €

€416.34

40%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz

Buy for 416.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 237 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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Core i9-14900F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

84%

Multi-Core

13694

75%

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Core i9-14900F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

3020

100%

Multi-Core

18270

100%

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Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i9-14900F

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
24
20Threads
32
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.0 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.8 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier20.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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