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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700 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 i7-14700 is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.
Advantages of Core i7-14700
- Performs up to 2% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-12900KF - 134 vs 132 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 i7-14700 - $270.09 vs $329.98
- Up to 17% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-14700 - $2.05 vs $2.46 per FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i7-14700 Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz
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Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
132
99%
Value, $/FPS
$2.05/FPS
100%
Price, $
$270.09
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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Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-14700
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-14700 | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2024 | 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 |
20 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i7-14700 or Core i9-12900KF
With selected game settings
73 FPS
$17.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-14700
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,252.06
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71 FPS
$23.94/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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$1,699.99
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88 FPS
$22.38/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i7-14700
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,969
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88 FPS
$21.01/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i7-14700
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,849
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118 FPS
$19.49/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i7-14700
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,299.99
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87 FPS
$30.8/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,679.99
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104 FPS
$14.89/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,549
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71 FPS
$19.72/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,399.99
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112 FPS
$49.1/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$5,499
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111 FPS
$34.13/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$3,788
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88 FPS
$21.01/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i7-14700
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,849
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105 FPS
$19.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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$2,009.99
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112 FPS
$49.1/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$5,499
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46 FPS
$32.8/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i7-14700
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,509
In Stock
112 FPS
$38.38/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$4,299
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111 FPS
$22.52/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$2,499.99
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111 FPS
$15.06/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$1,672
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