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Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-12700F

Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-12700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 318.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 280.99 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 318.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15798 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 280.99 on Amazon

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Updated 15798 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700F is 1173 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i7-9700K - 188 vs 185 FPS
  • Up to 12% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - €280.99 vs €318.88
  • Up to 13% better value when playing Stray than Core i7-9700K - €1.49 vs €1.72 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-9700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700K - 20 vs 8 threads
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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

185

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.72/FPS

86%

Price, €

€318.88

88%

Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 318.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15798 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

188

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.49/FPS

100%

Price, €

€280.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 280.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15798 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1670

70%

Multi-Core

7089

61%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

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Intel Core i7-9700K

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Intel Core i7-12700F

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
12
8Threads
20
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier21.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-9700K or Core i7-12700F

Stray, 1920 x 1080, High

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