Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core i9-12900K
69.9Single-core72.2
50.4Multi-core70.4
57.5Gamingspec-based63.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i7-12700F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 50
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 72% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,229 vs 15,291
- 52% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 36% higher PassMark: 41,103 vs 30,148
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 180 W | 241 W+34% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 14 MB+17% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 30 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,715Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,450Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,898Top 34% | 1,903Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,291Top 45% | 26,229+72%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 30,148Top 40% | 41,103+36%Top 24% |
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