Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 465 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 72% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i9-10850K - 69 vs 40 FPS
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - $227.99 vs $286.0
- Up to 54% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i9-10850K - $3.3 vs $7.15 per FPS
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
69
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.3/FPS
100%
Price, $
$227.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i9-10850K |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |