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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 4440 days newer than Core i7-860.
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 22% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-860 - 134 vs 110 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-860 - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Core i7-860
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
134
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.01/FPS
100%
Price, $
$269.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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My Games
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-860
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900KF | vs | Core i7-860 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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