Intel Core i7-11700KF vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-11700KF and Intel Core i9-12900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i7-11700KF is 72% slower and 7% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£224.55£239.99
CPU MARK2382240966
VALUE106171
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W241W
EFFICIENCY191170
CORES8 x 3.60 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS33684144
DATEQ1/2021Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458

Is Intel Core i7-11700KF better than Intel Core i9-12900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-11700KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KF by 61%.


The Intel Core i7-11700KF is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 23822. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 191. The Intel Core i9-12900KF efficiency score is 170. So, the Intel Core i7-11700KF leads by 11%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.