In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i9-12900KF is faster than the Core i7-8700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 24% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 158 vs 127 FPS
- Up to 24% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 4 years and 30 days newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Oct 05, 2017
- Is 4 years and 30 days newer
Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 24% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-8700K: Comparison of performance and price
![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)
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
127 FPS
80%
Min 1% FPS
92 FPS
80%
Price, $
$194
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.52/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-8700K Oct 5th, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
