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Core i9-12900F vs Core i7-12700KF

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

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Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for 444.28 on Amazon

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Updated 114 minutes ago

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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 114 minutes ago

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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 444.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 114 minutes ago

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Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
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 114 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900F 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 i9-12900F is 61 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Up to 49% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - €227.89 vs €444.28
  • Up to 49% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i9-12900F - €1.18 vs €2.30 per FPS
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Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

193

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.3/FPS

51%

Price, €

€444.28

51%

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

Buy for 444.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 114 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

193

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.18/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 114 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

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Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2539

100%

Multi-Core

13890

100%

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Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

99%

Multi-Core

13549

98%

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Core i9-12900F

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Core i7-12700KF

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores12
24
Threads20
2.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
24.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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