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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-7900X

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i9-7900X: 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 221.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 510 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 335.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 511 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for 221.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 510 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 335.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 511 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1592 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7900X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 9% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i9-7900X - 224 vs 205 FPS
  • Up to 34% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - $199.61 vs $301.86
  • Up to 39% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i9-7900X - $0.99 vs $1.63 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-7900X - 24 vs 20 threads
This is a free version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

224

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.99/FPS

100%

Price, €

€221.57

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 221.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 510 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

205

91%

Value, €/FPS

€1.63/FPS

60%

Price, €

€335.06

66%

Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 335.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 511 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1422

55%

Multi-Core

8781

59%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i9-7900X Logo

Intel Core i9-7900X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameSkylake-E/EP
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores10
24
Threads20
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
33.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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