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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-14900

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-14900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Intel Core i9-14900 Processore per sistemi desktop 14900 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 621.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Intel Core i9-14900 Processore per sistemi desktop 14900 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 621.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900 is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Up to 57% cheaper than Core i9-14900 - €263.99 vs €621.02
  • Up to 56% better value when playing Sons Of The Forest than Core i9-14900 - €2.36 vs €5.4 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900

  • Performs up to 3% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i7-12700K - 115 vs 112 FPS
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Sons Of The Forest

Sons Of The Forest

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

112

97%

Value, €/FPS

€2.36/FPS

100%

Price, €

€263.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Core i9-14900

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

115

100%

Value, €/FPS

€5.4/FPS

44%

Price, €

€621.02

42%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900 Processore per sistemi desktop 14900 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 621.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Core i9-14900

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

86%

Multi-Core

13694

86%

Intel Core i9-14900 Logo
Core i9-14900

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2946

100%

Multi-Core

15863

100%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i9-14900 Logo

Intel Core i9-14900

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
24
20Threads
32
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.0 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.8 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier20.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i9-14900

Sons Of The Forest, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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