Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1112 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 19% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-9900X - 157 vs 132 FPS
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-9900X - $236.99 vs $590.0
- Up to 66% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-9900X - $1.51 vs $4.47 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 171 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
157
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.51/FPS
100%
Price, $
$236.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $236.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 171 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |