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Core i9-10900X vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i9-10900X vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for $615 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for $615 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 747 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 34% better in War Thunder than Core i9-10900X - 255 vs 190 FPS
  • Up to 66% cheaper than Core i9-10900X - $206.99 vs $615.0
  • Up to 75% better value when playing War Thunder than Core i9-10900X - $0.81 vs $3.24 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900X - 125 vs 165 Watts
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War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

190

74%

Value, $/FPS

$3.24/FPS

25%

Price, $

$615

33%

Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for $615 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

255

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.81/FPS

100%

Price, $

$206.99

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 $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

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Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1576

62%

Multi-Core

9371

69%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo

Intel Core i9-10900X

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Intel Core i7-12700KF

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionCore i7
Cascade LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
12
20Threads20
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
165 WTDP
125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-10900X or Core i7-12700KF

War Thunder, 1920 x 1080, Movie

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