Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i9-12900F
69.6Single-core71.1
63.1Multi-core60.7
58.1Gamingspec-based63.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K11 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-12700K scores 63.8 against 64.4 for Intel Core i9-12900F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-12900F edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- 50% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900F
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
- 20% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 25 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 190 W | 202 W+6% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 14 MB+17% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 30 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,580Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,200Top 26% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,895Top 35% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,565Top 30% | — |
| PassMark | 34,235Top 30% | 35,792+5%Top 28% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,002Top 31% | 4,014Top 30% |
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