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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-7740X

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-7740X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for $273.49 on Amazon

In Stock

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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 $273.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7740X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1592 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 6% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-7740X - 574 vs 541 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 24 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X

  • Up to 23% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $209.95 vs $273.49
  • Up to 19% better value when playing World of Tanks than Core i9-12900KF - $0.39 vs $0.48 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 112 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of World of Tanks.
World of Tanks

World of Tanks

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

574

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.48/FPS

81%

Price, $

$273.49

76%

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 $273.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

541

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.39/FPS

100%

Price, $

$209.95

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-7740x Processor Tray (CM8067702868631)

Buy for $209.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

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 i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1634

64%

Multi-Core

5277

35%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
125 WTDP
112 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
43.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i7-7740X

World of Tanks, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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