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Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700

Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-12700: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10850K - Processore desktop 10 fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 540.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 437 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-12700, Processore Desktop, per Sistemi Desktop Cache 25M, Fino a 4.90 GHz

Buy for 310.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 436 minutes ago

Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10850K - Processore desktop 10 fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 540.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 437 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-12700, Processore Desktop, per Sistemi Desktop Cache 25M, Fino a 4.90 GHz

Buy for 310.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 436 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700 is 532 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10850K.

Advantages of Core i9-10850K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700 - 20 vs 16 threads

Advantages of Core i7-12700

  • Performs up to 3% better in Fortnite than Core i9-10850K - 217 vs 210 FPS
  • Up to 43% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - €310.19 vs €540.47
  • Up to 44% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-10850K - €1.43 vs €2.57 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10850K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


FPS

210

97%

Value, €/FPS

€2.57/FPS

56%

Price, €

€540.47

57%

Intel Core i9-10850K - Processore desktop 10 fino a 5,2 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 540.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 437 minutes ago

Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 10th, 2022


FPS

217

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.43/FPS

100%

Price, €

€310.19

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700, Processore Desktop, per Sistemi Desktop Cache 25M, Fino a 4.90 GHz

Buy for 310.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 436 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020

Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 10th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


Single-Core

1759

73%

Multi-Core

9038

81%

Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 10th, 2022


Single-Core

2412

100%

Multi-Core

11158

100%

Core i9-10850K

vs

Core i7-12700

Jul 27th, 2020Release Date
Jan 10th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
20
Threads16
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier21.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i9-10850K or Core i7-12700

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Laptops Using Core i9-10850K or Core i7-12700

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