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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-4770K

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-4770K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 221.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 213 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 221.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 213 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4770K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3077 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4770K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 16% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-4770K - 150 vs 129 FPS
  • Up to 9% cheaper than Core i7-4770K - $199.97 vs $219.36
  • Up to 22% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-4770K - $1.48 vs $1.89 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4770K - 24 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4770K

  • Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 84 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

150

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.48/FPS

100%

Price, €

€221.97

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 221.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 213 minutes ago

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Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

129

86%

Value, €/FPS

€1.89/FPS

78%

Price, €

€243.49

91%

Intel Core i7 I7-4770K 3.5 GHz Processor BXF80646I74770K

Buy for 243.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 214 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

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Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

1265

50%

Multi-Core

4058

27%

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i7-4770K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 2nd, 2013
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
125 WTDP
84 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
YesOverclockableYes

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