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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-13900KF

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-13900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KF

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for $399 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KF

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for $399 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KF is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700K.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-13900KF - $207.36 vs $399.00
  • Up to 41% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-13900KF - $0.40 vs $0.68 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-13900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i9-13900KF

  • Performs up to 12% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-12700K - 587 vs 523 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 32 vs 20 threads
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

523

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.4/FPS

100%

Price, $

$207.36

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

587

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.68/FPS

59%

Price, $

$399

51%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for $399 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

85%

Multi-Core

13694

68%

Intel Core i9-13900KF Logo
Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2973

100%

Multi-Core

20101

100%

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Core i7-12700K

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Core i9-13900KF

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
24
20Threads
32
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.8 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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