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Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-12900

Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-12900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 284.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74096 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 335.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74096 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 284.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74096 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 335.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74096 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 266 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-12900 - 169 vs 161 FPS
  • Up to 15% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - $255.91 vs $301.91

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

169

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€284.06

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 284.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74096 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

161

95.26627218934911%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€335.12

84%

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 335.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74096 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Core i9-12900 Logo
Core i9-12900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2473

87.0774647887324%

Multi-Core

13044

74.06734427346545%

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Intel Core i7-13700K

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Intel Core i9-12900

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.4 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.1 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier24.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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