In Battlefield 6, the Core i7-4600M is quite a bit slower than the Core i9-12900KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i7-4600M
- Consumes up to 70% less energy – 37 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 70% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 78% faster in Battlefield 6 – 119 vs 67 FPS
- Up to 78% faster in Battlefield 6
- Is 8 years and 2 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Sep 01, 2013
- Is 8 years and 2 months newer
Battlefield 6 FPS Calculator
Core i7-4600M vs Core i9-12900KF: Comparison of performance and price
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![Intel Core i9 [12th Gen] i9-12900KF Hexadeca-core [16 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQ7XGX.jpg)
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4600M vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4600M vs Core i9-12900KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4600M
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-4600M Sep 1st, 2013 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2013 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$346.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGAG3 | Socket | LGA1700 |
37 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1600 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
