The Core i9-12900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $121.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 39% cheaper – $194.00 vs $315.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-12700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$315.99
61%
Value, $/FPS
$1.48/FPS
62%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
99%
Min 1% FPS
138
99%
Price, $
$194
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-12700KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-12700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-12700KF 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
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
25 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
