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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i7-7700HQ on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1766 days newer than Core i7-7700HQ.
Advantages of Core i7-7700HQ
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 45 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 10% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-7700HQ - 299 vs 272 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700HQ - 24 vs 8 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
299
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
100%
Price, $
$270
100%
FPS and 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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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-7700HQ
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7700HQ | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 28.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i7-7700HQ or Core i9-12900KF
With selected game settings
169 FPS
$10.06/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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$1,699.99
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196 FPS
$13.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,679.99
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227 FPS
$6.82/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,549
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169 FPS
$8.28/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,399.99
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242 FPS
$22.72/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$5,499
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240 FPS
$15.78/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$3,788
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228 FPS
$8.82/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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242 FPS
$22.72/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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242 FPS
$17.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$4,299
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240 FPS
$10.42/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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240 FPS
$6.97/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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Laptops Using Core i7-7700HQ or Core i9-12900KF
With selected game settings
51 FPS
$15.65/FPS
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Core i7-7700HQ
8 GB, 256 GB SSD
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$798
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51 FPS
$23.51/FPS
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Core i7-7700HQ
8 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$1,198.99
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54 FPS
$27.78/FPS
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Core i7-7700HQ
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$1,499.99
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