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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-10900KF

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-10900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $224.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $274 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $224.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $274 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 2% better in F1 22 than Core i9-10900KF - 288 vs 281 FPS
  • Up to 18% cheaper than Core i9-10900KF - $224.95 vs $274.0
  • Up to 20% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-10900KF - $0.78 vs $0.98 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

288

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.78/FPS

100%

Price, $

$224.95

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $224.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

281

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.98/FPS

79%

Price, $

$274

82%

Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $274 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1763

69%

Multi-Core

9154

66%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-10900KF

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores10
20Threads20
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i9-10900KF

F1 22, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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