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Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-12900KF

Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-13700K Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 30M Cache, up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for £346.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12046 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for £323.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12046 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-13700K Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 30M Cache, up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for £346.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12046 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for £323.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12046 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-13700K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 9% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i9-12900KF - 212 vs 194 FPS
  • Up to 2% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i9-12900KF - £1.64 vs £1.67 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Up to 7% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - £323.97 vs £346.89
This is a free version of Far Cry 3.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

212

100%

Value, £/FPS

£1.64/FPS

100%

Price, £

£346.89

93%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-13700K Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 30M Cache, up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for £346.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12046 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

194

91%

Value, £/FPS

£1.67/FPS

98%

Price, £

£323.97

100%

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

Buy for £323.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12046 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

89%

Multi-Core

14881

84%

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Intel Core i7-13700K

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-13700K or Core i9-12900KF

Far Cry 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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