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Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-12900K

Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $235.99 on Amazon

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Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $235.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 61 days older than the cheaper Core i7-12700F.

Advantages of Core i7-12700F

  • Up to 17% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $235.99 vs $283.49
  • Up to 10% better value when playing War Thunder than Core i9-12900K - $0.97 vs $1.08 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 8% better in War Thunder than Core i7-12700F - 262 vs 243 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700F - 24 vs 20 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
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War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

243

93%

Value, $/FPS

$0.97/FPS

100%

Price, $

$235.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $235.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

262

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.08/FPS

90%

Price, $

$283.49

83%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

90%

Multi-Core

11527

75%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Core i7-12700F

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Core i9-12900K

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
16
20Threads
24
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
21.0xMultiplier
32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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