Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-11700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-11700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 233 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-11700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-11700KF - 300 vs 293 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-11700KF - 24 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-11700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700KF
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €268.88 vs €428.99
- Up to 36% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-12900K - €0.92 vs €1.43 per FPS
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
300
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.43/FPS
64%
Price, €
€428.99
62%
FPS Winner
Buy for €428.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3347 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
293
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
100%
Price, €
€268.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €268.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3348 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |