Intel Core i7-12700 vs Intel Core i9-11900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-12700 and Intel Core i9-11900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i7-12700 is 18% faster and 15% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900KF.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-12700
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PRICE£248.97£286.66
CPU MARK3025824699
VALUE12286
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY466198
CORES8 x 2.10 GHz8 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS38633527
DATEQ1/2022Q2/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

Is Intel Core i7-12700 better than Intel Core i9-11900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-12700 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-11900KF by 30%.


The Intel Core i7-12700 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 30258. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 466. The Intel Core i9-11900KF efficiency score is 198. So, the Intel Core i7-12700 leads by 58%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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