The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-10870H. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-10870H
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 45 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-10870H
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$270
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-10870H
Sep 17th, 2020
Average FPS
204
88%
Min 1% FPS
140
89%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-10870H in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-10870H in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
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%
Core i7-10870H
Sep 17th, 2020
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
2.2 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-10870H |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 17th, 2020 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Laptop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1440 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Comet Lake-H |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
