Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms Core i9-10900K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 635 days newer than Core i9-10900K.
Advantages of Core i9-10900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700 - 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 7% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10900K - 276 vs 259 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
276
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.92/FPS
100%
Price, £
£254.07
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-10900K | vs | Core i7-12700 |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |