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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-12900KF

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 357.63 on Amazon

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Updated 33 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 357.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF and the cheaper Core i7-12700K have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Up to 32% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €243.30 vs €357.63
  • Up to 32% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i9-12900KF - €0.75 vs €1.10 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 0% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-12700K - 324 vs 323 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 24 vs 20 threads
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

323

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.75/FPS

100%

Price, €

€243.3

100%

Value Winner

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

324

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.1/FPS

68%

Price, €

€357.63

68%

Intel Core i9-12900KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 (8P+8E) core fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 357.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

92%

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

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Core i7-12700K

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Core i9-12900KF

Nov 4th, 2021Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
16
20Threads
24
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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