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Core i9-12900F vs Core i7-10700K

Core i9-12900F vs Core i7-10700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 456.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 325 minutes ago

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Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 325 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 456.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 325 minutes ago

vs

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 325 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900F is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-10700K.

Advantages of Core i9-12900F

  • Performs up to 33% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-10700K - 241 vs 181 FPS
  • Up to 21% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-10700K - €1.90 vs €2.40 per FPS

Advantages of Core i7-10700K

  • Up to 5% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - €434.94 vs €456.84
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
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FIFA 23

FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

241

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.90/FPS

100%

Price, €

€456.84

95%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 456.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 325 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

181

75%

Value, €/FPS

€2.40/FPS

79%

Price, €

€434.94

100%

Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 325 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2529

100%

Multi-Core

13738

100%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1724

68%

Multi-Core

8166

59%

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo

Core i9-12900F

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Intel Core i7-10700K Logo

Core i7-10700K

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores8
24
Threads16
2.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.1 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
24.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i9-12900F or Core i7-10700K

With selected game settings

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