The Core i9-13900KS is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $281.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 59% cheaper – $194.00 vs $475.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-12700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$475
40%
Value, $/FPS
$2.12/FPS
43%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
94%
Min 1% FPS
138
94%
Price, $
$194
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS 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 i9-13900KS vs Core i7-12700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-12700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
50%
L3 Cache
25 MB
69%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
83%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
