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Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-12900KF

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

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

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Updated 29 minutes ago

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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 29 minutes ago

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
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 29 minutes ago

Key Differences

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

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Up to 36% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €227.89 vs €357.63
  • Up to 36% better value when playing War Thunder than Core i9-12900KF - €0.89 vs €1.40 per FPS

Advantages of Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 0% better in War Thunder than Core i7-12700KF - 256 vs 255 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 24 vs 20 threads
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War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

255

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.89/FPS

100%

Price, €

€227.89

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

256

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.4/FPS

64%

Price, €

€357.63

63%

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 29 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

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Core i7-12700KF

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

99%

Multi-Core

13549

91%

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

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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
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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