Key Differences
In short — Core i9-13900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Core i9-13900K
- Performs up to 4% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-12700KF - 137 vs 132 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 32 vs 20 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i9-13900K - $182.99 vs $499.99
- Up to 62% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-13900K - $1.39 vs $3.65 per FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
137
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.65/FPS
38%
Price, $
$499.99
36%
FPS Winner
Buy for $499.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 253 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
132
96%
Value, $/FPS
$1.39/FPS
100%
Price, $
$182.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $182.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 253 minutes ago
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-13900K | vs | Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |