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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 61 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-12700KF - 192 vs 191 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $138.4 vs $265.41
- Up to 48% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-12900F - $0.8 vs $1.53 per FPS
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
192
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.53/FPS
52%
Price, €
€294.61
52%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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Updated 171 minutes ago
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
191
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.8/FPS
100%
Price, €
€153.62
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Updated 172 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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