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Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-11900K

Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-11900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 299.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K processore 3,5 GHz 16 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 349.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 299.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K processore 3,5 GHz 16 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 349.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-11900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-11900K is 294 days older than the cheaper Core i7-12700F.

Advantages of Core i7-12700F

  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - €299.79 vs €349.90
  • Up to 14% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i9-11900K - €1.51 vs €1.76 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-11900K - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i9-11900K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-12700F - 199 vs 198 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

198

99%

Value, €/FPS

€1.51/FPS

100%

Price, €

€299.79

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 299.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

199

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.76/FPS

86%

Price, €

€349.9

85%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K processore 3,5 GHz 16 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 349.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

10948

95%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Core i7-12700F

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Intel Core i9-11900K Logo

Core i9-11900K

Jan 4th, 2022
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i7Core i9
Alder LakeRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1200
Desktop
Desktop
12
8
20
16
2.1 GHz
3.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
5.3 GHz
65 W
125 W
10 nm
14 nm
21.0x
35.0x
None
UHD Graphics 750
No
Yes

PCs Using Core i7-12700F or Core i9-11900K

With selected game settings

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