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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-11700 and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The Intel Core i7-11700 is 99% slower and 24% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-12900K
Buy on amazon
PRICE£401.35£305.27
CPU MARK2067141214
VALUE52135
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W241W
EFFICIENCY318171
CORES8 x 2.50 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS32624136
DATEQ1/2021Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900K

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 i7-11700 better than Intel Core i9-12900K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-11700 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 160%.


The Intel Core i7-11700 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 20671. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 318. The Intel Core i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the Intel Core i7-11700 leads by 46%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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