Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core i9-9900K
69.9Single-core40.4
50.4Multi-core41.2
57.5Gamingspec-based47.4
15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+9). Intel Core i9-9900K 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
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 41
- 500% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 62% higher PassMark: 30,148 vs 18,600
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 180 W+51% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+25% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 25 MB+56% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,800Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,898+48%Top 34% | 1,280Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,291+23%Top 45% | 12,400Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 30,148+62%Top 40% | 18,600Bottom 32% |
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