Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 4592 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 47% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-870 - 264 vs 179 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-870 - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 54% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €182.45 vs €392.87
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 95 vs 150 Watts
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
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Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Single-Core
482
17.904903417533433%
Multi-Core
1575
9.708438636503729%
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |