Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F 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 i9-12900F is 61 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $189.98 vs $432.99
- Up to 56% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i9-12900F - $1.14 vs $2.61 per FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Buy for $432.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12108 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
166
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189.98
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $189.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12109 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |