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Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-12900K

Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

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Updated 108 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 108 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-13700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-13700K is 327 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900K.

Advantages of Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-12900K - 186 vs 184 FPS
  • Up to 16% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €365.83 vs €433.75
  • Up to 17% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-12900K - €1.97 vs €2.36 per FPS
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Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

186

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.97/FPS

100%

Price, €

€365.83

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 108 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

184

99%

Value, €/FPS

€2.36/FPS

83%

Price, €

€433.75

84%

INTEL Core i9-12900K - Vassoio LGA1700 da 3,2 GHz

Buy for 433.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 108 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

92%

Multi-Core

15445

88%

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Core i7-13700K

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Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
24Threads24
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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