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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-2700K

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-2700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3664 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 21% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-2700K - 394 vs 325 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 24 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Up to 75% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $82.0 vs $321.68
  • Up to 70% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.25 vs $0.82 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

394

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.82/FPS

30%

Price, $

$321.68

25%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

325

82%

Value, $/FPS

$0.25/FPS

100%

Price, $

$82

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

26%

Multi-Core

2264

15%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i7-2700K Logo

Intel Core i7-2700K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 24th, 2011
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
32.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 3000
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i7-2700K

Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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