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Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-7920X

Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-7920X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $586.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $586.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7920X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1516 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7920X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 15% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i9-7920X - 214 vs 186 FPS
  • Up to 44% cheaper than Core i9-7920X - $329.99 vs $586.2
  • Up to 51% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i9-7920X - $1.54 vs $3.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i9-7920X - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7920X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

214

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.54/FPS

100%

Price, $

$329.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


FPS

186

86%

Value, $/FPS

$3.15/FPS

48%

Price, $

$586.2

56%

Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $586.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


Single-Core

1364

52%

Multi-Core

9102

58%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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Intel Core i9-7920X Logo

Intel Core i9-7920X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 10th, 2017
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores12
24Threads24
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0x
Multiplier29.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i9-7920X

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

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