Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i9-9900K
69.4Single-core40.4
61.5Multi-core41.2
58.1Gamingspec-based47.4
15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+20). 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 i7-12700K
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 41
- 500% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 85% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 18,600
- 81% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 12,400
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 190 W+60% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+25% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 25 MB+56% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | 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 i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500+45%Top 40% | 1,720Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300+63%Top 36% | 8,800Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950+52%Top 30% | 1,280Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400+81%Top 26% | 12,400Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 34,500+85%Top 34% | 18,600Bottom 32% |
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