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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-11700 and Intel Core i9-12900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i7-11700 is 98% slower and 40% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£401.35£239.99
CPU MARK2067140966
VALUE52171
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W241W
EFFICIENCY318170
CORES8 x 2.50 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS32624144
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 i9-12900KF

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-11700 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KF by 229%.


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 i9-12900KF efficiency score is 170. So, the Intel Core i7-11700 leads by 47%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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