The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-7920X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7920X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
The Core i9-12900K is better in every way
Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-7920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, €
€374.4
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.75/FPS
100%
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
185
87%
Min 1% FPS
123
88%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-7920X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-7920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-7920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
55%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 10th, 2017 |
$599.00 | MSRP | $1,199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16.5 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
