The Core i7-12700F is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900K, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $40.01 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- Up to 15% cheaper – $229.99 vs $270.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-12900K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
226
97%
Min 1% FPS
154
98%
Price, $
$229.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.01/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$270
85%
Value, $/FPS
$1.16/FPS
87%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700F vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
25 MB
83%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$324.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 12 | Cores | 16 |
| 20 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 25 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
