Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF and the cheaper Core i7-12700KF have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $194.99 vs $294.99
- Up to 33% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.5 vs $0.75 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 1% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-12700KF - 394 vs 392 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 24 vs 20 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
392
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.5/FPS
100%
Price, $
$194.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $194.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13329 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
394
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.75/FPS
66%
Price, $
$294.99
66%
FPS Winner
Buy for $294.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13329 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |