Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4820K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4820K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 2986 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4820K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 37% better in Minecraft than Core i7-4820K - 853 vs 621 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-4820K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4820K - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4820K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4820K
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $146.15 vs $392.64
- Up to 49% better value when playing Minecraft than Core i9-12900K - $0.26 vs $0.51 per FPS
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
853
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
50%
Price, €
€435.83
37%
FPS Winner
Buy for €435.83 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2280 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
621
72%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Price, €
€162.23
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €162.23 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2280 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-4820K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |