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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-14900KF

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-14900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-14900KF Processore per sistemi desktop 14900KF 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

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FPS Winner

Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-14900KF Processore per sistemi desktop 14900KF 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 485 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 233 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900KF is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700K.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Up to 50% cheaper than Core i9-14900KF - €243.22 vs €485.00
  • Up to 48% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-14900KF - €1.27 vs €2.42 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i9-14900KF

  • Performs up to 5% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-12700K - 200 vs 191 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 32 vs 20 threads
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

191

96%

Value, €/FPS

€1.27/FPS

100%

Price, €

€243.22

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

200

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.42/FPS

52%

Price, €

€485

50%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900KF Processore per sistemi desktop 14900KF 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 485 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 233 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

81%

Multi-Core

13694

65%

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3108

100%

Multi-Core

21042

100%

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Core i7-12700K

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Core i9-14900KF

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
24
20Threads
32
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
6.0 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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