World of Tanks
1080p@60Hz·16:07 played
emoji_eventstilev74·19h ago
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FPSAverage
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FPS1% Low
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63%/94°C
8 GB
89%usage
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-12900KF
The Core i7-12700KF is slightly slower than the Core i9-12900KF on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's $7.89 more expensive!
Core i7-12700KF59% Score
- Up to 47% cheaper – $333.88 vs $325.99
- Up to 43% better value for money
Core i9-12900KF61% Score
- Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 47% more expensive – $325.99 vs $333.88
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i7-12700KF has a 12% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1700Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-12700KF or Core i9-12900KF?expand_more
The Core i9-12900KF. It's 3% faster than the Core i7-12700KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 61/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-12900KF than Core i7-12700KF?expand_more
3% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-12700KF or Core i9-12900KF?expand_more
The Core i9-12900KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-12900KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 61/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900KF?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-12700KF scores 59/100, Core i9-12900KF scores 61/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-12700KF or Core i9-12900KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-12700KF or Core i9-12900KF?expand_more
The Core i9-12900KF is the stronger pick at 61/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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