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Core i9-12900TE vs Core i7-12700K

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

Availability

MSRP $494

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Availability

MSRP $409

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i9-12900TE on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 61 days older than Core i9-12900TE.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i9-12900TE - 172 vs 168 FPS
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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900TE Logo
Core i9-12900TE

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

168

98%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

172

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.51/FPS

100%

Price, €

€260

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900TE Logo
Core i9-12900TE

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900TE Logo
Core i9-12900TE

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1923

76%

Multi-Core

11654

85%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i9-12900TE Logo

Core i9-12900TE

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Cores12
Threads20
1.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
11.0xMultiplier
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i9-12900TE or Core i7-12700K

With selected game settings

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