CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i7-12700F

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 43.4% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900K

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

183rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i7-12700F

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2022

Market Position

319th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs146th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs104th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

4,344

i7-12700F

3,871

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

44,011

i7-12700F

30,697

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i7-12700F

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900K

i9-12900K

Intel Core i7-12700F

i7-12700F

🔄Other Names

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900K

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700F, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700F

i7-12700F

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

N/A

i7-12700F

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

N/A

i7-12700F

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900K

N/A

i7-12700F

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900K

FCLGA1700

i7-12700F

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900K

65 W

i7-12700F

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900K

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB

i7-12700F

The Intel Core i9-12900K and Intel Core i7-12700F compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-12700F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900K drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.