In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i7-12700KF is slightly slower than the Core i9-14900. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $345 cheaper!
Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 61% cheaper – $224.99 vs $569.99
- Up to 61% cheaper
- Up to 58% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $1.45 vs $3.43/FPS
- Up to 58% better value in The Callisto Protocol
Core i9-14900
- Up to 7% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 166 vs 155 FPS
- Up to 7% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 2 years and 2 months newer – Jan 08, 2024 vs Nov 04, 2021
- Is 2 years and 2 months newer
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-14900: Comparison of performance and price
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
155 FPS
93%
Min 1% FPS
113 FPS
93%
Price, $
$224.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.45/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
166 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
121 FPS
100%
Price, $
$569.99
39%
Value, $/FPS
$3.43/FPS
42%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-14900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i9-14900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
50%
L3 Cache
25 MB
69%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
86%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
56%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-12700KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-14900 Jan 8th, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Jan 8th, 2024 |
$384.00 | MSRP | $549.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |

































































































































