Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7740X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 1653 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $189.0 vs $432.99
- Up to 55% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-12900F - $0.68 vs $1.5 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 3% better in F1 22 than Core i7-7740X - 288 vs 279 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 24 vs 8 threads
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
279
96%
Value, $/FPS
$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $189 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2812 minutes ago
Buy for $432.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2811 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
112 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |