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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-9900K

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-9900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K - Processore desktop 8 core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1151 serie 300 95 W (BX806849900K)

Buy for 482.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 62 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K - Processore desktop 8 core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1151 serie 300 95 W (BX806849900K)

Buy for 482.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 62 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1112 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 15% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-9900K - 157 vs 136 FPS
  • Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - €266.99 vs €482.66
  • Up to 52% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-9900K - €1.7 vs €3.55 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900K - 20 vs 16 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

157

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.7/FPS

100%

Price, €

€266.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

136

87%

Value, €/FPS

€3.55/FPS

48%

Price, €

€482.66

55%

Intel Core i9-9900K - Processore desktop 8 core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1151 serie 300 95 W (BX806849900K)

Buy for 482.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 62 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 i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1668

66%

Multi-Core

7960

58%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
20
Threads16
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i9-9900K

Grand Theft Auto V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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