Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-4600U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 2986 days newer than Core i7-4600U.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 17% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-4600U - 230 vs 197 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4600U - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4600U
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 15 vs 125 Watts
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
230
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.87/FPS
100%
Price, €
€428.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Mobile • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-4600U |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1168 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 15 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 5000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |