The Core i7-12700K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's €139.79 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- Up to 36% cheaper – €249.79 vs €389.58
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 20 threads
Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-12900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
99%
Min 1% FPS
139
99%
Price, €
€249.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.18/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, €
€389.58
64%
Value, €/FPS
€1.82/FPS
65%
Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-12900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
25 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$409.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 12 | Cores | 16 |
| 20 | Threads | 24 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 25 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
