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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-11700K and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The Intel Core i7-11700K is 69% slower and 30% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-12900K
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PRICE£235£305.27
CPU MARK2440141214
VALUE104135
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W241W
EFFICIENCY195171
CORES8 x 3.60 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS33904136
DATEQ4/2020Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700K

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

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-11700K offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 30%.


The Intel Core i7-11700K is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 24401. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 195. The Intel Core i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the Intel Core i7-11700K leads by 12%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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