The Core i7-10700KF is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-10700KF
The Core i9-12900KF is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Core i7-10700KF vs Core i9-12900KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
209
90%
Min 1% FPS
143
91%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
231
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700KF vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700KF vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 16 |
| 16 | Threads | 24 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
