The Core i7-12700KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $45.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 19% cheaper – $194.00 vs $239.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-9700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$194
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-9700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-9700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-9700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$384.00 | MSRP | $385.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
