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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. However, both CPUs are the same in terms of value. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 4013 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 47% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-2600S - 252 vs 171 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $235.0 vs $344.42
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
252
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$344.42
68%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-2600S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | Intel Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i9-12900F or Core i7-2600S
Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking
193 FPS
$7.25/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,399
In Stock
193 FPS
$6.47/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,249
In Stock
193 FPS
$6.73/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,299
In Stock
193 FPS
$7.77/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$1,499
In Stock
193 FPS
$6.21/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199
In Stock
193 FPS
$7.25/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900F
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,399
In Stock
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