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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-12900KF

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-12900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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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 $229.99 on Amazon

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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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 $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K and the more expensive Core i9-12900KF have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Up to 29% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $229.99 vs $321.68
  • Up to 29% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i9-12900KF - $1.0 vs $1.4 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 24 vs 20 threads
This is a free version of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

230

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1/FPS

100%

Price, $

$229.99

100%

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 $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

230

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.4/FPS

71%

Price, $

$321.68

71%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

99%

Multi-Core

13694

92%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

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Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i9-12900KF

Nov 4th, 2021Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
16
20Threads
24
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i9-12900KF

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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