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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.
Advantages of Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 4% better in Remnant II than Core i9-12900KF - 104 vs 100 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $254.00 vs $310.00
- Up to 15% better value when playing Remnant II than Core i7-13700K - $2.54 vs $2.98 per FPS
Remnant II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
100
96%
Value, $/FPS
$2.54/FPS
100%
Price, $
$254
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-13700K | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i7-13700K or Core i9-12900KF
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44 FPS
$38.64/FPS
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Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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