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Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-9700K

Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-9700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for $189.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for $189.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1112 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 14% better in Valorant than Core i7-9700K - 919 vs 806 FPS
  • Up to 25% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - $189.99 vs $252.0
  • Up to 32% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-9700K - $0.21 vs $0.31 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700K - 20 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Valorant.
Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

919

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.21/FPS

100%

Price, $

$189.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $189.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

806

87%

Value, $/FPS

$0.31/FPS

67%

Price, $

$252

75%

Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1670

66%

Multi-Core

7089

52%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-12700KF

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Intel Core i7-9700K Logo

Intel Core i7-9700K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
20
Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700KF or Core i7-9700K

Valorant, 1920 x 1080, High

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