Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K and the cheaper Core i7-12700KF have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 1% better in Alan Wake 2 than Core i7-12700KF - 132 vs 131 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 24 vs 20 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €261.28 vs €428.99
- Up to 39% better value when playing Alan Wake 2 than Core i9-12900K - €1.99 vs €3.25 per FPS
Alan Wake 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
132
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.25/FPS
61%
Price, €
€428.99
60%
FPS Winner
Buy for €428.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3513 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
131
99%
Value, €/FPS
€1.99/FPS
100%
Price, €
€261.28
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €261.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3513 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
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 | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |