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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-11700K and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The Intel Core i7-11700K is 79% slower and 23% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900KS.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£235£289.99
CPU MARK2440143724
VALUE104151
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W150W
EFFICIENCY195291
CORES8 x 3.60 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.50 GHz
THREADS33904331
DATEQ4/2020Q2/2022

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 i9-12900KS

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-11700K offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 45%.


The Intel Core i7-11700K is less 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 i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the Intel Core i9-12900KS leads by 49%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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