Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900 outperforms the cheaper Core i9-7920X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-7920X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900 is 1577 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7920X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7920X
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - $218.63 vs $334.88
- Up to 3% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i9-12900 - $2.13 vs $2.19 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Performs up to 49% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i9-7920X - 170 vs 114 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i9-7920X - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7920X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017
FPS
114
67%
Value, €/FPS
€2.13/FPS
100%
Price, €
€242.68
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7920X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900 |
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Sep 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 24 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |