Intel Core i9-12900K

intel

Brand

16/24

Cores/Threads

3.2GHz

Base Clock

125W

TDP

Intel Core i9-12900K

$599 Nov 2021 View Details
VS
Intel Core i7-13700K

intel

Brand

16/24

Cores/Threads

3.4GHz

Base Clock

125W

TDP

Intel Core i7-13700K

$409 Sep 2022 View Details
Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i9-12900K

$599 • Nov 2021

VS

Intel Core i7-13700K

$409 • Sep 2022

Intel Core i7-13700K

Specs Comparison

SpecificationIntel Core i9-12900KIntel Core i7-13700K
1616
2424
P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8
3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
5.2 GHz5.4 GHz
✓ Yes✓ Yes
32 X34 X
125 W125 W
DDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
L180 KB80 KB
L21.25 MB2.00 MB
L330.00 MB30.00 MB
UHD Graphics 770UHD Graphics 770
Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) Core i7 (Raptor Lake)
10nm10nm
intel socket 1700intel socket 1700
IntelIntel
215 mm² 257 mm²
Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only)Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only)
N/AN/A
100°C100°C

Comparison in Tools

Cinebench Background
Cinebench

Cinebench R23

Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance

Single Core Performance

1995

Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i7-13700K

Multi Core Performance

27341

Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i7-13700K

Geekbench Background
Geekbench

Geekbench 5

Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks

Single Core Performance

2633

Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i7-13700K

Multi Core Performance

17003

Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i7-13700K

Passmark Background
Passmark

PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).

Overall CPU Score

41368

Intel Core i9-12900K

46582 (+13%)

Intel Core i7-13700K

Blender Background
Blender

Blender Benchmark

Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.

Blender FPS

366.86 FPS

Intel Core i9-12900K

FPS

Intel Core i7-13700K

Comparison in Games (28 benchmarks)

Mafia: The Old Country Background
Mafia: The Old Country

Mafia: The Old Country

6.8 2025 Action, Adventure

1080p
| high

Intel Core i7-13700K (+0%)
MAX 82 FPS
MIN 72 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K (+0%)
MAX 82 FPS
MIN 72 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Callisto Protocol™ Background
The Callisto Protocol™

The Callisto Protocol™

7.3 2022 Action, Adventure

1080p
| ultra
| RTX

Intel Core i7-13700K (+10%)
MAX 106 FPS
MIN 99 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 96 FPS
MIN 81 FPS
Winner
Loser
Cities: Skylines II Background
Cities: Skylines II

Cities: Skylines II

7.8 2023 Simulation

1080p
| high

Intel Core i7-13700K (+7%)
MAX 115 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 97 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Mirage Background
Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage

8 2023 Action, Adventure

1080p
| ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K (+12%)
MAX 185 FPS
MIN 149 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 165 FPS
MIN 131 FPS
Winner
Loser
FINAL FANTASY XVI Background
FINAL FANTASY XVI

FINAL FANTASY XVI

7.7 2024 Action, RPG

1080p
| ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K (+0%)
MAX 128 FPS
MIN 113 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K (+0%)
MAX 128 FPS
MIN 113 FPS
Winner
Loser
Starfield Background
Starfield

Starfield

7.6 2023 RPG

1080p
| ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K (+14%)
MAX 109 FPS
MIN 101 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 96 FPS
MIN 86 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr 2.2 quality
| Patch: v1.8.86

Intel Core i7-13700K (+17%)
MAX 109 FPS
MIN 90 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 93 FPS
MIN 74 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss 1 quality
| Patch: v1.8.86

Intel Core i7-13700K (+17%)
MAX 109 FPS
MIN 90 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 93 FPS
MIN 74 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss 1 quality
| Frame Gen
| Patch: v1.8.86

Intel Core i7-13700K (+18%)
MAX 190 FPS
MIN 139 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 161 FPS
MIN 113 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Frame Gen
| Patch: v1.8.86

Intel Core i7-13700K (+18%)
MAX 190 FPS
MIN 139 FPS
Intel Core i9-12900K
MAX 161 FPS
MIN 113 FPS
Winner
Loser

No more benchmarks available for this comparison

It's a Tie!

Based on 28 benchmarks across 20 games

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Intel Core i9-12900K
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Intel Core i7-13700K
Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i9-12900K

INTEL • 16/24 • 3.2GHz

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Avg FPS
141
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i7-13700K

Intel Core i7-13700K

INTEL • 16/24 • 3.4GHz

0
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0
Avg FPS
151
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate

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