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Core i7-2700K vs Core i9-12900F

Core i7-2700K vs Core i9-12900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $89 on Amazon

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Intel Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for $432.99 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4557 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for $432.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4556 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 3725 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $89.0 vs $432.99
  • Up to 73% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i9-12900F - $0.42 vs $1.55 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F

  • Performs up to 30% better in Battlefield V than Core i7-2700K - 279 vs 214 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 24 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Battlefield V.
Battlefield V

Battlefield V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

214

76%

Value, $/FPS

$0.42/FPS

100%

Price, $

$89

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4557 minutes ago

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Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

279

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.55/FPS

27%

Price, $

$432.99

20%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for $432.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4556 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

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Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

26%

Multi-Core

2264

16%

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Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2539

100%

Multi-Core

13890

100%

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Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Core i9-12900F

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
16
8Threads
24
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.4 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
95 WTDPNot Available
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier24.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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