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Core i9-13900 vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i9-13900 vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Intel Core i9-13900, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 MB, fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 499.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

vs

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 177 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Intel Core i9-13900, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 MB, fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 499.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

vs

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 177 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900 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 i9-13900 is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.

Advantages of Core i9-13900

  • Performs up to 6% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-12700KF - 204 vs 193 FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Up to 54% cheaper than Core i9-13900 - €227.89 vs €499.19
  • Up to 52% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i9-13900 - €1.18 vs €2.45 per FPS
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Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

204

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.45/FPS

48%

Price, €

€499.19

45%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 MB, fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 499.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

193

95%

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 177 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2714

100%

Multi-Core

16426

100%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

93%

Multi-Core

13549

82%

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo

Core i9-13900

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores12
32
Threads20
2.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
20.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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