The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-920. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-920
The Core i9-12900K is better in every way
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-920 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
159
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Average FPS
186
80%
Min 1% FPS
132
83%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-920 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-920 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-920 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
2.666 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
2.933 GHz
56%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-920 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| $5.99 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Bloomfield |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
